Sri LankaWestern ProvinceUkgalakanda

Ukgalakanda

Mountain in Western Province · 180 m

180 m
Elevation
124 m
Prominence
6.7 km
Hike length one way
6.8592, 80.1219
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Ukgalakanda

6.7 km
one way
241 m
of ascent
3 h 21 min
round trip

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

24 m6.7 km · 180 m

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Parking and starting point

1AngampityaRecommended
station / cable car · southwest of the peak
6.7 km on foot · ↑ 241 m · about 3 h 21 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Pinnawala
station / cable car · northwest of the peak
about 6.9 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Gammana
station / cable car · north of the peak
about 8.1 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 Ukgalakanda?

Ukgalakanda is 180 m above sea level and lies in Western Province. Its prominence is 124 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Ukgalakanda?

From Angampitya it is about 6.7 km one way with 241 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 21 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Ukgalakanda?

The nearest starting point is Angampitya (southwest of the peak) — 6.7 km on foot · ↑ 241 m · about 3 h 21 min round trip. Alternative: Pinnawala (northwest of the peak) (about 6.9 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 Ukgalakanda in Conquer?

Yes — Ukgalakanda 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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