Historical land-use patterns in Sri Lanka Agriculture on the Indian sub-continent dates back to the fourth and third millennia BC (Lawton & Wilkes, 1979), but only in more recent times did its intensity escalate in a major way. During the colonial era, the British established that the hilly areas of Sri Lanka were suitable for the rearing of coffee (Coffea arabica), for …
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The journey to Riverstone, which is approximately 170 km from Colombo, is an adventure. The drive takes travelers through picturesque countryside, revealing the diverse landscapes and cultures that make Sri Lanka a truly unique destination. Riverstone has a temperate climate that provides a refreshing contrast to the tropical heat of the ...
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Hiking in Riverston, Matale in Sri Lanka was an unexpected highlight on my journey throughout the island. Riverston is a region best defined by the popular term, 'off the beaten path'. We drove for several …
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The Best Places to Visit Nearby Riverston. Pitawala Pathana - 5km. Manigala Peak - 10.8km. Bambarakiri Ella - 12.4km. Sera Ella - 16.6km. Sembuwatta …
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How to Reach Riverston. Riverston is located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka, approximately 30 kilometers from Matale town. The area can be reached via Rattota, from the Girandurukotte road. It is situated 1265 meters above sea level and offers a cool and refreshing climate, making it an ideal destination year-round. Conclusion
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According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Riverston: Hiking to Riverston Highlands from Matale (From $164.00) Hiking Tour With Holiday Walkers Sri Lanka (From $934.62) …
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Knuckles & Riverston Mountain Range. Riverstone is our favorite place and the best and most free place we find while traveling in Sri Lanka. It is located between Matale and Kandy districts in the Central Province of Sri Lanka and another peak in the Knuckles range. Riverstone is about 30 kilometers from Matale via Ilukkumbura on the Matale ...
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A Trekker's Paradise in Sri Lanka. Nestled in the Knuckles mountain range in Matale, Central Province of Sri Lanka, Riverston Peak is a hidden gem that many foreigners are yet to discover. The peak boasts …
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Forest Department Sri Lanka. To Conserve and Develop National Forest Resources Ensuring the Prosperity of the Nation
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A CASE STUDY OF RIVERSTON REGION IN KNUCKLES RANGE, SRI LANKA. D.H.A.S.S.Perera1, ... area represent the wet zone of Sri Lanka and it's beautiful mountain rain forest rich with the bio
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The riverston peak in Sri Lanka can be reached by 30km from the Mathle town, when traveling on Mathale – Giradurukotte Road. The secretive windy road, with its sharp hairpin turns, offers one of the most beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. So that it is called the Mini Worlds End. The lush green environment has attracted much ...
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Riverston offers some of the most amazing views in all of Sri Lanka. You can gaze upon the landscapes covered in cloaks of mist, blue-green mountain peaks …
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Sinharaja's lush greenery is a haven of biodiversity, with an average tree height of 35m – 40m. Dominated by clans like Dipterocarpaceae, the forest boasts over 90% endemism. Of the 211 woody trees and lianas identified, an astonishing 66% are endemic, reflecting the untapped hereditable potential of Sinharaja's flora.
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Distance from Matale – 29.3 km (1 hour 19 minutes) Riverstone Gap is a popular hiking trek located in the Matale district. It offers a great view for hikers and travelers in general. There are two waterfalls, namely "Sera Ella" and "Bambarakiri Ella" which are located in the vicinity. A trekking trip to Riverstone via Pitawala Pathana ...
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Riverston Location. Riverston is located between Matale and Kandy districts in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. There are several routes to take to reach this place. It will take nearly 2.5 hours to reach the starting point of …
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The Riverston Grand Sri Lanka. TOURIST BOARD APPROVED Situated in a breathtaking view point on the Riverston mountain amidst the knuckles rain forest high up on the misty Dumdbara Hills, a resort like non other in one of the very few un spoilt nature areas of Sri Lanka combined with many amenities of nature such as natural forest layers, periodical …
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Hiking in Riverston Sri Lanka was an unexpected highlight of my journey throughout the island. Riverston is a region best defined by the popular term, 'off the beaten path'. We …
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Hiking in Riverston Sri Lanka was an unexpected highlight of my journey throughout the island. Riverston is a region best defined by the popular term, 'off the beaten path'. We drove for several hours, parked in the middle of nowhere and then embarked on a hike. We headed across the river and through the rice fields and farmland.
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Riverston Trekking is one of the most well-known adventure activities to try in Sri Lanka. The long trek along the hill won't make you tired because of the ever-blowing wind that refreshes you from the beginning to the end. The …
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Riverstone - Sri Lanka. Located approximately 30 km from the Matale town, when travelling on Matale – Girandurukotte road, rather windy with quite a few hairpins turns but in good condition, offers great views all around with a mini worlds end, lot less travelled by main stream tourists. Climatic conditions here are very similar to Horton ...
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08 Duwili Ella Waterfall. Every camper's fantasy trip in Sri Lanka is the Duwili Ella hike and cave camping. Hiking through the trails of Knuckles Rain Forest and crossing the lovely creeks and streams transports you to another dimension. A 40-meter waterfall is tucked up deep among the forest.
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This trekking trail will mean experiencing different climatic zones - unique to the Knuckles Mountain Range. A magical trail to do watching as well. This wonderful range covers almost every forest type found in Sri Lanka …
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The species composition of anurans was studied in the disturbed and undisturbed sub-montane forest habitats in the Riverstone of the Knuckles Mountain Forest Range of Sri Lanka. Twenty one anuran ...
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Riverston can be named as a place where you can easily visit the beauty of Dumbara Forest Reserve. Riverston's location. Riverston is located between the Matale and Kandy districts in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. There are several ways to reach this place. It will take almost 2.5 hours to get to the starting point of the trek from Kandy city.
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THE ROLE OF ECO-TOURISM ON RURAL LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF RIVERSTON REGION IN KNUCKLES RANGE, SRI LANKA. ... diversity contained in lower rain forest s and sub montane forests.
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Mini World's End is a deep escarpment located near Pitawala village in the Riverston region of Sri Lanka. This area is on the edge of the Knuckles Mountain Range, an area ripe for Indiana Jones-style exploration (i.e., big-time Sri Lanka adventure). At Mini World's End, the escarpment drops dramatically (around 300 m), providing incredible ...
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Riverston is another peak in the Knuckles mountain range situated in Matale, Central Province of Sri Lanka. The Riverston peak has an elevation of 1,424 meters, and Riverston is a famous mountain for hiking, although not …
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Mini World's End is a deep escarpment located near Pitawala village in the Riverston region of Sri Lanka. This area is on the edge of the Knuckles Mountain Range, an area ripe for Indiana Jones-style …
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Travelling further upstream on this very scenic stream will no doubt will make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. We recommend that you plan a trekking trip (02.5km) to the mist clad Riverston peak via pittawala pathana, as it offers some of the greatest views of the central hills across the mini worlds end which ends in a sheer drop of 300 ...
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Riverston is another peak in the Knuckles mountain range situated in Matale, Central Province of Sri Lanka. The Riverston peak has an elevation of 1,424 meters, and Riverston is a famous mountain for hiking, although not much known among foreigners. This mountain has many best views, and the mountain is located close to Pitawala …
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