16/08/2017
Galkoth-kanda Declaration
Ever since we spotted this unique mountain on the way from Hettipola to Dambulla after our hike to Thunhisgala, it was always on our bucket-list. Galkoth-kanda is clearly visible to a wide area in Dambulla and Sigiriya. You can get a nice view of it from the Kandalama hotel as well.
Based on a tip-off by Niroshan, we decided to climb this mountain last Sunday. As usual, we lost our way under the guidance of Chinthaka. After 2 hours of strenuous climbing on a non-existent path, we reached the summit by mid-day. But the last part was challenge of whole new level - the sharpest ridge we've come across so far. Never try it on a windy day since the wind gusts may easily topple you from the knife-edge into an endless abyss!
After a long, tiring hike, we ended the day with a cool bath in the scenic Areula reservoir with no signs of human activity in the vicinity. The best feeling ever!
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