Mountain range in Sri Lanka
| Hanthana conservation forest | |
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  Location of the conservation forest | |
| Location | Central Province, Sri Lanka |
| Nearest city | Kandy |
| Coordinates | 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E / 7.25861°N 80.62861°E / 7.25861; 80.62861 |
| Established | 2010 |
| Governing body | Department of Forest Conservation |
The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, south-west of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the "National Environment Act." The maximum height of the range is: 1,200 m (3,800 ft). The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda. The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent——to the Hanthana mountain range.
Gallery※
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A view from Hanthana -
Uura kanda - the highest peak in the Hanthana range -
A view from Hanthana communication towers -
A scenic evening view from the Hanthana Mountain
References※
- ^ www.dailynews.lk http://www.dailynews.lk/2010/09/03/news50.asp. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
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- ^ "Doing their bit——to heal the earth".