Sri LankaSouthern ProvincePelagaskanda

Pelagaskanda

Mountain in Southern Province · 21 m

21 m
Elevation
58 m
Prominence
7.2 km
Hike length one way
6.3475, 80.0583
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Pelagaskanda

7.2 km
one way
152 m
of ascent
3 h 34 min
round trip

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

18 m7.2 km · 71 m

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Parking and starting point

1KosgodaRecommended
station / cable car · west of the peak
7.2 km on foot · ↑ 152 m · about 3 h 34 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Maha Induruwa
station / cable car · west of the peak
about 7.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Induruwa
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 9.4 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 Pelagaskanda?

Pelagaskanda is 21 m above sea level and lies in Southern Province. Its prominence is 58 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Pelagaskanda?

From Kosgoda it is about 7.2 km one way with 152 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 34 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Pelagaskanda?

The nearest starting point is Kosgoda (west of the peak) — 7.2 km on foot · ↑ 152 m · about 3 h 34 min round trip. Alternative: Maha Induruwa (west of the peak) (about 7.1 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 Pelagaskanda in Conquer?

Yes — Pelagaskanda 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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