Madukanda

Mountain in Northern Province · 177 m

177 m
Elevation
58 m
Prominence
7.8 km
Hike length one way
8.7594, 80.5458
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Madukanda

7.8 km
one way
129 m
of ascent
3 h 43 min
round trip

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

94 m7.8 km · 177 m

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Parking and starting point

1vehicle parkRecommended
parking · west of the peak
7.8 km on foot · ↑ 129 m · about 3 h 43 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2vavuniya Railway station
station / cable car · west of the peak
about 8.8 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3RDHS Park
parking · west of the peak
about 9.4 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Madukanda?

Madukanda is 177 m above sea level and lies in Northern Province. Its prominence is 58 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Madukanda?

From vehicle park it is about 7.8 km one way with 129 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 43 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Madukanda?

The nearest parking is vehicle park (west of the peak) — 7.8 km on foot · ↑ 129 m · about 3 h 43 min round trip. Alternative: vavuniya Railway station (west of the peak) (about 8.8 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 Madukanda in Conquer?

Yes — Madukanda 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.

Conquer Madukanda in the app

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