Kirigalpoththa
Mountain in Sri Lanka
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Kirigalpoththa is the second-tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,388 m (7,835 ft) above mean sea level, and is also the highest mountain in the country whose summit is accessible to the general public (the highest point, Pidurutalagala, is occupied by a military base and off-limits to the public). The peak is situated near the city of Nuwara Eliya, within the Nuwara Eliya District.[1][2] Only one seven-kilometre (4+1⁄2-mile) hiking trail provides access to the mountain's summit via the Horton Plains National Park, although the trail is not very popular.
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft)
| Kirigalpoththa | |
|---|---|
The mountain as seen from the entrance of the Horton Plains National Park. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,395 m (7,858 ft) |
| Coordinates | 6°47′57″N 80°46′00″E |
| Geography | |
  Kirigalpoththa | |
