Galgoda

Mountain in Southern Province · 45 m

45 m
Elevation
39 m
Prominence
9.9 km
Hike length one way
6.2108, 80.0853
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Galgoda

9.9 km
one way
112 m
of ascent
4 h 39 min
round trip

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

10 m9.9 km · 45 m

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Parking and starting point

1KahaweRecommended
station / cable car · south of the peak
9.9 km on foot · ↑ 112 m · about 4 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Kandegoda
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 13.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northwest of the peak
about 13.7 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 Galgoda?

Galgoda is 45 m above sea level and lies in Southern Province. Its prominence is 39 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Galgoda?

From Kahawe it is about 9.9 km one way with 112 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Galgoda?

The nearest starting point is Kahawe (south of the peak) — 9.9 km on foot · ↑ 112 m · about 4 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: Kandegoda (northwest of the peak) (about 13.7 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 Galgoda in Conquer?

Yes — Galgoda 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 Galgoda in the app

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