Knuckles Mountain Range | Hiking in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

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  • @janithchandulaariyarathna115
    @janithchandulaariyarathna115 4 года назад +47

    Dude u exploring sri lanka more than any lankan did. Awesome keep it up🤩

  • @eviepatricia2623
    @eviepatricia2623 4 года назад +26

    Lucky people. I love visiting that kinda wet biomes. Will be there after the pandemic.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +2

      It's really different than arid or desert like hiking trails that Europe and the US has.

    • @eviepatricia2623
      @eviepatricia2623 3 года назад +1

      @@JohnnyFD Whoa..! Then it will be actually an unforgettable experience.

    • @arithganegoda4701
      @arithganegoda4701 3 года назад

      These places are filled with endemic plant and animal species which needed to be protected.. So Evan the locals should never litter..
      Thanks..

    • @arithganegoda4701
      @arithganegoda4701 3 года назад

      Thanks..

    • @apicolturamorfeo9508
      @apicolturamorfeo9508 3 года назад

      Pandemjc never end.
      Vaxcin for all

  • @rasanjanajayasri9897
    @rasanjanajayasri9897 4 года назад +14

    Why Sri Lanka is a Paradise ??
    Simply because you will get everything in very short amount of time. Just few hours rides to Gorgeous Beaches to Cold weather mountainside ,wild life and everything. You won't see any desserts or volcanoes simply because its a paradise😍

  • @dewatilak3938
    @dewatilak3938 3 года назад +3

    These videos will help a lot in popularizing tourism in Sri Lanka. Thanks for the nice job.

  • @MandawalaHimi
    @MandawalaHimi 4 года назад +6

    In this mountain range, I heard there are several European Buddhist ascetics practicing meditation in caves! If you had gone to visit one of them, you would have been marveled and perhaps your world view would have been changed! These monks, I heard are very educated people and have seen the impermanent nature of the things!
    I propose you to see the possibility to meditate in a centre for at least several days. You may be surprised to know that words ‘meditation’ and ‘medicine’ are from the same language root! It means meditation is also a therapy!

  • @kttravelphotography
    @kttravelphotography 4 года назад +7

    I never miss your uploads Johnny..Coz we share a common love i.e. Sri Lanka 😊

  • @Firaz1
    @Firaz1 4 года назад +15

    Excited to see your vlog always.Every video is a hard work of you. Great job 👍. God be with you and your GF.
    Really from the bottom of my heart, I feel that I missed alot "the beautiful mother nature of Srilanka" 😢😭

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 🙂

  • @hasarangaanuradha7862
    @hasarangaanuradha7862 4 года назад +3

    Hi Johnny, I think I have watched 95% of your videos, I noticed that you do not pay much attention to video quality nowadays. I understand you might be loaded with work and can't find time to do editing and all, at least try to change the camera.
    By the way, Big thanks for the support you are giving to Sri Lankan Tourism Industry.....

  • @truebelief3631
    @truebelief3631 4 года назад +14

    Hey Johnny, What a beautiful landscape, perfectly captured on camera. Had to watch it on a large screen to fully appreciate it. I am guessing that the most dangerous part of the hike was the cowpat "landmines". Nice one.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +5

      I finally started watching my own videos on the big TV and it really makes it even more enjoyable!

  • @kingsexploits
    @kingsexploits 4 года назад +17

    I am glad that you finally met a guy who can explain things well. Missed seeing Miss Ukraine (& you too) petting that lovely mongrel. Rounding the trip up with an almost traditional lunch.

  • @dunuwilagelushan5159
    @dunuwilagelushan5159 3 года назад +1

    Thank you visiting isolated villages in this paradise! Stay safe.

  • @namodhedirisinghe9925
    @namodhedirisinghe9925 4 года назад +4

    Nice video as always! You should visit Adam's peak (Sri Pada). I've hiked it 15 times and it's my favourite thing to do when I'm in Sri Lanka. The Misty views at sunrise and just the history and culture surrounding the place. Wonderful.

  • @mackythekingsthought9843
    @mackythekingsthought9843 4 года назад +9

    I was waiting all day long until Johnny's next video coming up. so lovely and so beautiful places he visiting everyday.

  • @Ronstevensn
    @Ronstevensn 4 года назад +6

    Cristina is playing nicely along with you, you're so lucky, marry her

  • @thisisafact9181
    @thisisafact9181 4 года назад +7

    I am Sri Lankan . but never visited this place yet. shame shame ..thanks for discovering and showing to the world what are the hidden places to visit in Sri Lanka..

  • @thisunijayawardane4065
    @thisunijayawardane4065 4 года назад +8

    Love my mother land so much. Thank you for visiting us.

  • @odiljanandith3817
    @odiljanandith3817 4 года назад +7

    It is very surprising how Sri Lanka got every thing essential packed in to its small size. It is a paradise.

  • @3iBOX
    @3iBOX 4 года назад +6

    Glad that you both went up to my home town Matale. 😉👍🏻 We use to camp in Riverston in the early 90’s.

  • @susithpeiris4991
    @susithpeiris4991 4 года назад +16

    Need to get drone cameras soon...mr jony..

    • @leotissera7391
      @leotissera7391 4 года назад +1

      Its not legal to fly them....maybe getting official permission is advisable 😊

    • @alienamzal477
      @alienamzal477 4 года назад +2

      @@leotissera7391 he is partnered with SriLanka tourism board, so i think he could get permission easily if he wanted

  • @noclickbaitrecipes7565
    @noclickbaitrecipes7565 4 года назад +9

    Johnny next time you're by a precipice with fierce winds blowing all around you, maybe, just maybe it's not the best idea to drape a sail around your body(Sarong). Glad you are safe bud.

  • @manuriwelikanna
    @manuriwelikanna 4 года назад +5

    incredible ..therapy to the eyes......thank you..

  • @Reddit_668
    @Reddit_668 4 года назад +5

    Lmao, title should be “playing cow dung hopscotch” in Sri Lanka!

  • @value8035
    @value8035 4 года назад +11

    Don't worry. Cow dung is not hazardous. People used it even to finish the floor of their houses in the past.

    • @realisticgaminglk7975
      @realisticgaminglk7975 4 года назад +2

      todate ultra rural clay houses uses cow dung to finish their floors im sure. it is used to cool the interior of their houses.

    • @vijayafernando1
      @vijayafernando1 4 года назад +2

      @@realisticgaminglk7975 especially organic ,nature fed cows. Their dung is pretty harmless

  • @laxshmanperies9772
    @laxshmanperies9772 4 года назад +5

    You're doing a great job Johnny showing the whole world the unexplored country side & the magical greenery thanks to your guide too. I still haven't seen the small fish that you find in local streams with a small white dot one will find hundreds of them ( thihaya ) the cows sometime back villagers used them as caravans to transport their vegetables & the stock back & forth. If you have time & drive along Kandy through Victoria & Randenigala you may see a caravan. Another scenic drive. Watching in 🇨🇦🍁 stay safe.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +1

      You're welcome! I'm glad you're watching all the way from Canada!

  • @BraveBroUnrated
    @BraveBroUnrated 3 года назад

    wOw..very nice journey....🌲🌲💗🌲🌲Natures lovers🌲🌲💗🌲🌲

  • @muhammedhaashik4795
    @muhammedhaashik4795 4 года назад +4

    Wow.... Johnny....😃 it was such an amazing video ..... ever....🤝 wow... what a beautiful nature.... and 😂 I guess you guys had a full meal.... after the hiking.... Lol 😋 excellent job... keep enjoying srilanka... 👍

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! And yes the food was great!

  • @thavamt1776
    @thavamt1776 3 года назад +1

    Super✔️✔️

  • @vikumellawala7033
    @vikumellawala7033 4 года назад +3

    You are welcome and glad you came to the area where I live🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @lahirusankalpa
    @lahirusankalpa 4 года назад +5

    Love srl lanka ❤🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @Twinkle_Diaries
    @Twinkle_Diaries 3 года назад +3

    How amazing these views, thanks a lot Johnny, Keep it up

  • @Top5thingsobhmo
    @Top5thingsobhmo 4 года назад +4

    Dear friend, you must explore meemure, mandaram nuwara too. They are so much fun and memorable eco friendly destinations in sri Lanka, try them too.

  • @kalumwanigasekara8292
    @kalumwanigasekara8292 4 года назад +5

    Johnny, Johnny how was the village food....looks delicious....isn't it...

  • @sankadon2538
    @sankadon2538 4 года назад +2

    Ciao Buongiorno jonney anche Christiana vuoi molto brava simpatico auguri buona vacanza sono io lavoro Italia 🇱🇰🇮🇹🇱🇰🇮🇹🇱🇰🇮🇹🇱🇰🇮🇹🌺🇮🇹😷

  • @pavithraliyange5089
    @pavithraliyange5089 3 года назад +1

    Jony. I never seen like this Nacher village in Sri Lanka. I’m Srilankan. How nice this Beautiful place. Waterfalls 100% AEON I hope to visit there go back to the mother land soon tc. Kristina n Jony have a Good time

  • @rukshanunambuwa1336
    @rukshanunambuwa1336 3 года назад +1

    wasantha, wije aththa , Manigala, hapoy, any way credits should goes to Paradise Holidays(specially Mr. Samitha) for introducing this region to the tourism long time ago with French tourist. remember this place is very famous with French tourist since long time.

  • @tinglestingles
    @tinglestingles 3 года назад +1

    Leeches? Yep, I had one on the back of my knee. I didn't know until I got back to the hotel, a few hours later and had a shower... blood everywhere, wouldn't stop bleeding, size of a large slug.

  • @u1lover305
    @u1lover305 4 года назад

    Please Visit And Make An Hike On Wangedigala Mountain to Get a brilliant Camping Experience!
    Very Near Of Hortan Plains!

  • @BarefootJeff
    @BarefootJeff 4 года назад +6

    Great video...seeing improvements..Great job.
    Any word on it opening up?
    I start back traveling in a little over a week. 👣

    • @BarefootJeff
      @BarefootJeff 4 года назад +3

      Never had been attacked by a leech.
      I've been sprayed by a skunk, bitten by a bat, bitten by a tick and dog...but love dogs. Stung by many things. So I guess I'll have to try to add leeches to my list...🤣

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +2

      I've. heard they are going to try opening with a group of Russians as a test pilot soon to see how it goes. But I have no idea when it'll actually open again.

    • @BarefootJeff
      @BarefootJeff 4 года назад

      @@harshakumara970 not familiar with that type...

  • @sarkalua6778
    @sarkalua6778 4 года назад +2

    Why didn't they tell you to dress warmly, fantastic view, beautiful hike in the village, those leaches looked painful.

  • @UnknownHikerSL
    @UnknownHikerSL 3 года назад

    If you are traveling in Sri Lanka, you must visit Knuckles. Also, if you want to see waterfalls to climb mountains, you must visit Knuckles Duwili Falls, Dumbara Falls, Geradigala Mountain, Knuckles Five Peak.

  • @MiyuruGuruge
    @MiyuruGuruge 3 года назад +3

    Johnny, Knuckles forest reserve has so many peaks and you can access from different sides. But to access the famous Knuckles 👊 range (5 peaks) you need to go from Huluganga- Panvila- Gomara route

  • @summerleaf9080
    @summerleaf9080 3 года назад +1

    The most beautiful country in the world.

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 4 года назад +2

    Awesome views! Thanks for sharing

  • @ladiswashharoom
    @ladiswashharoom 4 года назад +5

    Out of all the beautiful places in Sri Lanka ,this has always been my favorite , specially if you have a motor bike , you will never get tired of driving around this area ... Matale !!!

  • @wildfire305515
    @wildfire305515 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Great video. Being a local even I have not seen some of these scenery.

  • @CuriousKani
    @CuriousKani 4 года назад +4

    The red/orange seed cover of nutmeg seed is called 'mace' and it is a spice by itself.
    In other thoughts......., you need a muff for the mic. 🤭

  • @mermaidmantra5428
    @mermaidmantra5428 3 года назад +3

    Mashallah proud to be a 🇱🇰n natures of beauty 🌿

  • @DeeWalkers
    @DeeWalkers 3 года назад

    Nice video

  • @laksithliyanage1009
    @laksithliyanage1009 3 года назад +1

    Hahahaaaaaaa Natural Cow Landmines 😂🐄🙏

  • @nuwansadeera4975
    @nuwansadeera4975 3 года назад +3

    You are like Jumanji adventure team, :) Keep it up

  • @osurarojithamarajeewa5589
    @osurarojithamarajeewa5589 4 года назад +2

    You might enjoy the "Manigala" hike and a bath from the "Wadda Pani Ela" stream if you are still in Reverston area. They are both free as well I guess.

  • @meurangaweerasingha
    @meurangaweerasingha 4 года назад +2

    Gald that you could visit Knuckles MR. The sigiriya like large mountain you saw is Manigala and is a part of Knuckles range. Knuckles forest reserve spreads around a very large area and there are 30+ mountain peaks and 100s of hiking trails. Knuckles forest reserve can be entered from many areas including via Matale (where you went), via Kandy through Wattegama, via Theldeniya and also via Hunnasgiriya. Local travel enthusiasts like us usually travel to these remote place. But only a handfull of other travels or tourists visit them. Best time to visit is between January-April (dry season). 💚

  • @focalpointcreativehome2094
    @focalpointcreativehome2094 Год назад +1

    Really nice video. keep it up good luck

  • @darshanakalubowila7624
    @darshanakalubowila7624 4 года назад +5

    I m addicted to your videos in this days...

  • @tuanmahamoor2001
    @tuanmahamoor2001 4 года назад +2

    Woow nice vedio youll gave us.thank u jhonny

  • @rudynadarajah7885
    @rudynadarajah7885 4 года назад +2

    Jonny & Kristina , you guys are doing excellent job. Please show more local Sri Lankan videos. Thanks

  • @themobiletraveller4102
    @themobiletraveller4102 4 года назад +2

    Thanks johnny for showing our land

  • @dilanthaakapuhenthuduwage7840
    @dilanthaakapuhenthuduwage7840 4 года назад +1

    pleace feed the dog if you see them

  • @value8035
    @value8035 4 года назад +3

    By the way, what is the story of Kristina? I wonder how she decided to travel all alone and where she has been traveling before..

  • @parttimeshorts8566
    @parttimeshorts8566 4 года назад +3

    Pls do a blog about Colombo Johnny..

  • @DiAgri
    @DiAgri 3 года назад

    I have gone there.

  • @azmiisshak3497
    @azmiisshak3497 4 года назад +3

    Awesome journey..👍😊

  • @lankawawatetravel7357
    @lankawawatetravel7357 4 года назад +2

    සුපිරි වීඩියෝ එක

  • @u1lover305
    @u1lover305 4 года назад +2

    Ohiya Near Of You
    It's most beautiful Village In Sri Lanka!!

  • @solotravelerauntanniesadve359
    @solotravelerauntanniesadve359 4 года назад +3

    Johnny, How much was the van and 4 guides if the package was not sponsored? Most of us, the Covid stranded tourists have given up the Knuckles because of the high cost and limited accommodation options.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +5

      The entrance price to Knuckles was really cheap, like $7 a person and there were a lot of local guest houses and home stays for around 2,000-3,000lkr a night nearby, like where we had lunch. You don't need a guide for the trail we did "mini world's end." Just rent a scooter or hire a tuk-tuk to take you there.

  • @dhanush7874
    @dhanush7874 4 года назад +2

    Dude we can’t hear what you are saying. Maybe you should reduce the music a bit and increase the volume of your voice.

  • @sandaruone
    @sandaruone 4 года назад +1

    Awesome video Jinny I enjoyed very much 👏feedback (please pick up your sound game maybe a dead cat 😉)

  • @nofearfpv1743
    @nofearfpv1743 3 года назад +1

    Looks like a nice hike! It would be nice if you could hold the leeches! :) But the beauty of the nature is very inviting as we love hiking. Love those terraced fields, we experienced in Indonesia. Very inspirational one of your best hiking videos! The last part reminded me of Kauai, where we were last year, this time! Keep us educated and you are doing a great job!
    (After about 6 months, we went on a backpacking trip to Lassen National Park (Area with least Covid infections) Did about 20 miles (About 32Km) and elevation gain of 2900' (880m) in three days. Saw some bears Most of the Covid and other stress was washed away. I was able to sleep for 8 hours after a very long time.)

  • @melodyjoannesigera9405
    @melodyjoannesigera9405 4 года назад +2

    watch ya waistline chris.,

  • @MandawalaHimi
    @MandawalaHimi 4 года назад +1

    You may know the word serendipity comes from Serendib which is one of the names of Sri Lanka! It is like destiny, you meet unexpected marvels in Sri Lanka! That is serendipity!

  • @lifewiththusha55
    @lifewiththusha55 4 года назад +1

    Knuckles is boder matale & kandy district..hill capital 🔥

  • @MrNik4love
    @MrNik4love 4 года назад +2

    My place Matale Rewesturn love my country

  • @Unknown-bv7lv
    @Unknown-bv7lv 3 года назад

    For a small island sri Lanka packs a big punch . That's why it's called small island big trip . Awesome place to visit

  • @loveforever17
    @loveforever17 4 года назад +1

    The mountain and river scenes are breathtaking. Kristina has an affinity with nature.

  • @phantomxy
    @phantomxy 3 года назад

    💕

  • @placeforasmr
    @placeforasmr 4 года назад

    waiting for you from Kandy :)

  • @420slpeacemakers4
    @420slpeacemakers4 4 года назад +1

    Mother sri lanka😍 Love you Both❤️

  • @ashan_k4839
    @ashan_k4839 4 года назад +2

    Great job bro! But really miss your vlog with a bike ride to get this kind of places

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад

      I miss it too. But I had a few close calls with crazy buses almost running me off the side of the road. It's just too dangerous to drive in Sri Lanka. =(

  • @frost1183
    @frost1183 2 года назад

    12:58 that’s not cow shit. Where you are that’s holy cow holy shit.

  • @cmac6136
    @cmac6136 3 года назад

    Johnny's stepping in the cow shit. Nice job brother.

  • @Brzzz_3
    @Brzzz_3 4 года назад +3

    Beutiful video..

  • @lasithchathuranga4495
    @lasithchathuranga4495 4 года назад +3

    First comment

  • @sanjeewabasnayaka
    @sanjeewabasnayaka 4 года назад +3

    🇱🇰 ❤️❤️

  • @jeevithayegeethaya9672
    @jeevithayegeethaya9672 4 года назад +2

    Please go World's end in horton plains and Sripada peak. Sripada is one of better experience in mountaineering with jungle restaurants.

    • @JohnnyFD
      @JohnnyFD  4 года назад +2

      Already been to Horton Plains! Here's the video: ruclips.net/video/qeR3pOCgZxg/видео.html

    • @indunilramadasa2974
      @indunilramadasa2974 4 года назад

      @@JohnnyFD Adam's peak ruclips.net/video/AdQ32nzZl2M/видео.html

  • @thanukatharinda3059
    @thanukatharinda3059 4 года назад +1

    nice❤❤✌🤟

  • @jaqgreen9733
    @jaqgreen9733 3 года назад +1

    awsome my country i miss a lot enjoy full god bless you all

  • @harishrajharish
    @harishrajharish 3 года назад

    Do we need permission to camping in random places?

  • @mekong2015
    @mekong2015 4 года назад +1

    Johnny make a video that how did you eat foods that place

  • @ramajayam3446
    @ramajayam3446 3 года назад

    Hello sir i am sir lanka
    Knuckles my aeriya

  • @vijithamalani1783
    @vijithamalani1783 4 года назад +1

    කුඩැල්ලො

  • @vincewisniewski2834
    @vincewisniewski2834 2 года назад

    you need to wear a giants hat , on occasion that is .

  • @mahapitiyasadusadusadusoma1520
    @mahapitiyasadusadusadusoma1520 3 года назад

    Sri Lanka beautiful...❤❤❤

  • @ravianthony6016
    @ravianthony6016 3 года назад

    Wondafull reyaley

  • @hewagechandrasiri1048
    @hewagechandrasiri1048 3 года назад

    very beautiful location

  • @anuradhaabhayawardhana3860
    @anuradhaabhayawardhana3860 4 года назад

    First place you guys were hopped on was Rewestern - Pitawala Pathans and the second place even I couldn't make. Hope to be there soon. Your videos are very nice and liked even before watch it ☺️

  • @herathmudieyansalagamillaw8406
    @herathmudieyansalagamillaw8406 3 года назад

    Wooooooo

  • @ranganafernando4357
    @ranganafernando4357 4 года назад +1

    boy you do some good videos

  • @androidgamers6276
    @androidgamers6276 3 года назад

    Celsius is the SI 🙄🙄🙄🙄

  • @priyanthakumara3282
    @priyanthakumara3282 3 года назад

    Very good and very nice bro

  • @mahindagunawardana6641
    @mahindagunawardana6641 4 года назад +2

    I was born in a Heaven.