Meemure is a village with a population of about 400. It is located near the border between Kandy District and Matale District in the Knuckles Mountain Range. Meemure is one of the most remote villages in Sri Lanka with the only access via a 14 km (8.7 mi) trail from the town of Loolwatte. There is no cellular service available in the village, but a CDMA telephone service is available. There is no direct mail delivery to the village; villager journeys each day to Thapal Junction to exchange incoming and outgoing postal mail with a postman.
Lakegala mountain is in Meemure village. It is considered the place where King Ravana lifted the Dhadu Monara or Dhandu Monara. Residents of the village depend on several staple crops including pepper, cardamom, paddy and ginger.[1] Meemure village owns an exceptional natural beauty. It is rich with natural Beauty and Traditional Sri Lankan styles. The distance from Colombo capital to Meemure is about 175 km.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Meemure 198km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Meemure .
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Meemure , there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. You can sightseeing, take photos, camping, walk around, swim & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Meemure . Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Meemure Camping
There are so many camp sites. You can choose one & get all knowledge about camping. Camping sites are given all the facilities with reasonable price.Camping site by the River where you will spend the entire night over there. At the camping site you can experience your own natural river baths. At night you will be served with Dinner by the camp fire. Next day you can on the Forest trekking and waterfall Hunt.
The Pyramid Shaped Mountain of Lakegala
Located about 324 meters above sea level, Lakegala Mountain is a 1310 meter high rock famous due to its unique triangular pyramidal shape and colossal size. Spectacular Lakegala Mountain is one of the highest bare rock outcrops in the world. Meaning “Rock of Lanka”. According to foreign tourists, the unique triangular shape of Lakegala Mountain resembles the “Matterhorn of the Rockies”.
The trek to the peak is arduous for average hikers, especially the last 300 meters of the journey. Hence, the mountain should be climbed by expert hikers equipped with appropriate mountain climbing gear. Yet, there are many adventurous trekkers who climb the peak.
Meemure Village Cycling Tour from Kandy
You can rent cycle & Visit to see meemure surroundings. It’s a wonderful experience you must get. you can feel the nature.
Visit Heen Ganga
There are three major rivers that originate from the Knuckles and pass through the region; Heen Ganga, Hulu Ganga and Kalu Ganga. Heen ganga, in specific, begins from eastern slopes of the Knuckles range; flows approximately 36km through Corbett gap and Kalupahana; an finally joins the Mahaweli, the longest river of Sri Lanka. Ancient forests and diverse rocky plates line its banks. However, the Match Box Bridge. Here lies a veritable paradise of tinkling water falls, caves, and vibrant nature. This part of the river is also home to Bulath Happaya, an endemic species of fish. The only home within this stretch of land belongs to an elderly man called Heen Banda. He is often happy to have vistors, and will share his experiences and life story.
Walk Around village of Gala Muduna
This remote village lies south of Meemure and has just 20 families. Mostly untainted by the outside world; Gala Maduna has only a single junior school. As such, the villagers only learn up till they are 14 years old. The place is so remote that when people get sick they are taken to the hospital in a sling made of a sack tied to two sticks; and there is no telephone service at all. The trail to the village is rich with flora and fauna of the Knuckles ecosystem. The village itself gains its name,Gala Muduna, due to its being situated on a top of a large rock.
Sightseeing
There are calm around, so you can sightseeing, feel the nature & spend time relax.
Take Photos
You can take lots of pictures here. There is suitable place for photo-shoots. You can made memorable vacation.
Where can you accommodation in Meemure?
Meemure Hotels & Resorts
Meemure around lots of number of hotels , resorts & stay facilities with modern amenities. There is calm & beautiful area. Especially nature lovers can come here for feel this eye pleasing view.
