The Knuckles Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, north-east of the
city of Kandy. The range takes its name from a series of recumbent
folds and peaks in the west of the massif which resemble the knuckles of
clenched fist when viewed from certain locations in the Kandy District.
Whilst this name was assigned by early British surveyors, the Sinhalese
residents have traditionally referred to the area as Dumbara
Kanduvetiya meaning mist-laden mountain range (Cooray, 1984). The entire
area is characterised by its striking landscapes often robed in thick
layers of cloud but in addition to its aesthetic value the range is of
great scientific interest. It is a climatic microcosm of the rest of Sri
Lanka.
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