Hondelakanda

Mountain in North Western Province · 154 m

154 m
Elevation
32 m
Prominence
11.2 km
Hike length one way
7.3825, 80.3172
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Hondelakanda

11.2 km
one way
291 m
of ascent
5 h 36 min
round trip

The route starts at Panaliya — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

73 m11.2 km · 149 m

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Parking and starting point

1PanaliyaRecommended
station / cable car · south of the peak
11.2 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 5 h 36 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Polgahawela Junction
station / cable car · south of the peak
about 11.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Hondelakanda?

Hondelakanda is 154 m above sea level and lies in North Western Province. Its prominence is 32 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Hondelakanda?

From Panaliya it is about 11.2 km one way with 291 m of ascent. Expect around 5 h 36 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Hondelakanda?

The nearest starting point is Panaliya (south of the peak) — 11.2 km on foot · ↑ 291 m · about 5 h 36 min round trip. Alternative: Polgahawela Junction (south of the peak) (about 11.8 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Hondelakanda in Conquer?

Yes — Hondelakanda is one of 673 peaks in Sri Lanka in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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