Gonmollikanda, Horton Plains

Name: Gonmollikanda
Address: Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

#6 among attractions in Horton Plains

Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain

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Gonmollikanda is regarded as the 13th highest mountain in Sri Lanka situated at 2,034 m above mean sea level. The mountain got its name from the native language of Sri Lanka, Sinhala as the peak of the mountain has a shape of hump of a bull. In Sinhala ‘Gommolliya’ has the meaning of ‘Hump of the bull’. Another popular mountain peak named Balathoduwa is also situated close to Gommolli Kanda. These two mountain peaks are visible from World's End of Horton Plains National Park on a clear day without heavy mist. Sri Lanka's highest waterfall, Bambarakanda Falls, is also situated close to Gommolli Kanda. ()

Elevation: 6673 ftCoordinates: 6°45'56"N, 80°48'35"E

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Gonmollikanda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baker's Falls, Bambarakanda Falls, Surathali Falls, Totapolakanda.

2.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Baker's Falls, Horton Plains
59 min walk • Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is located in the Horton Plains National Park, on a tributary of the Belihul Oya. The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres. The falls were named after British explorer and big game hunter, Sir Samuel Baker. Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall.
1.6 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Bambarakanda Falls, Beragala
40 min walk • Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 461st highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is 5 km away from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a tributary of the Walawe River.
1.9 miSE
Waterfall
Surathali Falls, Beragala
49 min walk • Surathali Falls is a 60-metre waterfall in Walhaputenna of Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka.
4.7 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Totapolakanda, Horton Plains
119 min walk • Totapolakanda, is the third highest mountain in Sri Lanka situated in Nuwara Eliya district 2,357 m above mean sea level. The mountain is located within the Horton Plains National Park.
3.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Kirigalpotta, Horton Plains
95 min walk • Kirigalpotta is the 2nd tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,388 m above mean sea level, and is also the highest mountain in the country whose summit is accessible to the general public.
3.7 miNW
Mountain
Kudahagala, Horton Plains
96 min walk • Kudahagala is a 2,320-metre-high mountain situated in Sri Lanka. It is the 4th tallest in the country.
5 miE
Forts and castles
Haldummulla fort, Beragala
128 min walk • Haldummulla Fort, was a fort built by the Portuguese in Haldummulla, Badulla. The 17th century fort was completely destroyed except the foundations, which can still be seen today in the forestry hill area. It served as a frontier post and staging post for Colombo. It provided a good view coverage of the surrounding areas.
5.5 miE
Archaeological site
Hunugalagala Limestone Cave, Beragala
139 min walk • Hunugalagala is a Limestone cave, which is located in Haldummulla, Badulla District of Sri Lanka. It is assumed that this rock formation has been formed millions of years ago.
2.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Adara Kanda, Horton Plains
68 min walk • Adara Kanda is a mountain in Sri Lanka.
5.6 miN
Tunnel
Pattipola Tunnel, Horton Plains
144 min walk • Pattipola Railway Tunnel, or the Summit Tunnel, is the third longest and the highest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka. It is located approximately 3 km away from the Pattipola railway station, straddling the boundary of the Badulla and Nuwara Eliya Districts.
1.5 miNW
6°47'7"N • 80°48'1"E
Mini World's End, Horton Plains
39 min walk • View point

Gonmollikanda, Horton Plains

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Gonmollikanda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)