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Deanston Mini World’s End
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This lesser-known Deanston is situated right in the center of the tropical island of Sri Lanka, not far from Kandy. Nonetheless, Deanston in Knuckles Range is still a charming hiking destination off the beaten path. By the way, there is not only a Deanston in Sri Lanka, many hill country locations bear British toponyms.
Deanston is the location of a Forest Department Conservation Centre, also known as Knuckles Information Centre. Only a few foreign tourists have found their way to Deanston until now. Some travelers cross it on their way to Corbett’s Gap and Meemure, which is Sri Lanka’s best trekking area. However, Deanston is definitely worth a stop. It’s the starting point for a hike to a place called Mini World’s End, which is a magnificent vantage point in Knuckles Range in the Northeast of Sri Lanka’s highlands. But there is good news for travelers who don’t dare to spend a lot of time for exhausting trekking in this area. At Deanston, you can reach all places of interest within half an hour and completely without any elaborate trekking equipment. Hikers will not get lost on their way from Deanston to this spectacular viewpoint, as there’s only one path (crossing one fence by a ladder. The round trip will be a hike of 3 km altogether.
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