
The central highlands are a global biodiversity hotspot. From the cloud forests of Horton Plains to the Knuckles Range, this province is home to rare orchids, the endangered Sri Lankan leopard, and countless endemic birds found nowhere else on Earth.
The Central Province is the geographical and cultural anchor of Sri Lanka. From the highest peaks that touch the clouds to the deep valleys that nourish the island's major rivers, this region represents a unique intersection of natural majesty and strategic importance.