The foothills surrounding Matale, which lies in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Central Hills, were historically called Wiltshire by the British, with the Knuckles Mountain Range forming the backdrop.

The eastern landscape of this wilshire mountain range boasts a clear and breathtaking view from Hunnasgiriya to the Karagastanna in the Knuckles Range.It is located in a scenic area with the Nawgala and Arangala mountain ranges to the north, the Atipola mountain, Brandigala, Athugala area to the west, and Hanthana, Piduruthalagala, and Sri Pada to the south.

This area is rich in inter-regional plant and animal diversity .It is easily accessible from Matale town and is a popular spot for camping and mountain hikers and also This area is important for recreational, educational, and exploration purposes.