The National Environment Act designated it as an environmental protection area in February 2010. The range's maximum elevation is 1,158 m (3,800 ft). The mountain range has seven peaks. The Uura Kanda is the highest. In Sri Lanka, the range is a popular destination for mountain hikers. Mountain hikers are born here; if someone comes to Hanthana, they will go on a mountain hike. The breathtaking scenery in this paradise mountain range. The Peradeniya University is located near the Hanthana mountain range.