Famous among local climbers hantana can be seen from Kandy dressed in mist. A great place to go when you are in Kandy. The Hanthana Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, south-west of the city of Kandy. It was declared as an environmental protection area in February 2010 under the National Environment Act.[1] The maximum height of the range is 3800 ft. The mountain range consists of seven peaks. The highest one being the Uura Kanda.[2] The range is a favourite destination among the mountain hikers in Sri Lanka. University of Peradeniya is situated adjacent to the Hanthana mountain range.[3] Location Central Province, Sri Lanka Nearest city Kandy Coordinates 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″ECoordinates: 7°15′31″N 80°37′43″E Established 2010 Governing body Department of Forest Conservation