Sripada Range
Sripada Range is situated in the Central Highlands which have High Bio-diversity and Endemic Flora and Fauna. Considering these most outstanding values, UNESCO has nominated the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka as World Heritage in the year 2010. Not only it’s outstanding natural heritage values, it has also, cultural values by way of myths, beliefs, rituals and pilgrimage. It is one of Sri Lanka’s most important religious pilgrim routes. To Buddists, Sri Pada (sacred foot print) is the place where the Lord Buddha placed his last foot print on the top of the mountain where there is now, a temple. The pilgrim period starts from Unduvap full moon poya day to Wesak full moon poya day. Seetha Gangula, Idikatupahana, Mahagiridamba and Lihinipola are the places to visit when on pilgimage to Sri Pada.
Knuckles Range
Having considered the three most important areas of the Central Highlands in Sri Lanka, namely, Sripada, Knuckles Range and Horton Plains, UNESCO has nominated the Central Highlands in Sri Lanka as World Heritage in the year 2010. Knuckles Range is also situated in the Central Highlands which has high Bio-Diversity and Endemic Flora and Fauna.
Horton Plains
Horton Plains is situated in the Central Highlands World Heritage Site which has 3,159.8 ha. It has a montane rain forest and open grasslands. Umbrella shaped montane forest patches gives more beauty to the plains. The endemic flora and fauna and also the high biodiversity are the most outstanding values of the plains. This has been nominated as World Heritage in the year 2010.