Corbet’s Gap

Corbett’s Gap is a popular tourist attraction that is located within the Knuckles Mountain Range, and is named after the British surveyor Corbett who mapped the area. It is one of the most memorable and magnificent view points in the mountain range.

Highlights

  • It is a very famous tourist attraction with stellar views of the surrounding plains and mountains
  • It has ideal conditions for hiking and trekking – with a starting point that’s become popular over time
  • A British surveyor by the name of Corbett mapped the area, hence ‘Corbett’s Gap’

Overview

Corbett’s Gap opens out to stunning views of the Knuckles Mountain Range. Corbett’s Gap is a famous attraction in the Knuckles Mountain Range. It is a deep valley and also happens to be a rain shadow area. The vegetation here can vary between wet, dry and montane vegetation. The B grade road from Hunnasgiriya; which is a popular starting point for trekkers, leads to the Corbett’s Gap. Corbett’s Gap was given its name after a British surveyor Corbett who mapped the area. Locals often refer to it as the ‘Attala-Wettuwa’. This is one of the most popular and magnificent view points in the Knuckles Mountain Range.