5 Interesting Pidurutalagala Facts

Interesting Pidurutalagala Facts

Pidurutalagala Facts

  1. Pidurutalagala is situated North-North-East from the town of Nuwara Eliya and is easily visible from most areas of the Central Province.
  2. In 1 March 2010, a small wildfire broke out over the mountain’s forest cover. The fire destroyed 3 acres of forest.
  3. The peak is currently designated as an “Ultra-high security zone”, and is protected by a large military base; the peak is strictly off-limits to the general public.
  4. Pidurutalagala or Mount Pedro in English is an ultra prominent peak and the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka.
  5. The Geographic Coordinates of Pidurutalagala: 7°0′3″N 80°46′26″E.
Interesting Pidurutalagala Facts
Interesting Pidurutalagala Facts