සප්ත කන්‍යා / උඩ ලක්‍ෂපාන ගල තරණය | Seven Virgins Mountain / Uda Lakshapana Gala (2020)

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This really was a dream come true. Saptha Kanya Mountain (Seven Virgins Mountain) is known as Uda Lakshapana Gala by the villagers. She came to be world-famous after a tragic accident occurred on 4 December 1974.

Martinair Flight 138 (McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55CF) crashed into the mountain shortly before landing, killing all 191 people aboard – 182 Indonesian hajj pilgrims bound for Mecca, and 9 crew members. At the time, it was the second-deadliest aviation accident, after the loss of Turkish Airlines Flight 981 which occurred earlier that same year.

Since then, she's been talked about world over but for the wrong reasons.

Saptha Kanya is part of Peak Wilderness and as the name suggests has 7 Peaks. The highest being 1,569m (5,148ft) which is the 6th peak.

We managed to climb to the 5th Peak which is known as Kotu Gala (Square Rock) but missed summiting the third peak which was where the aircraft crashed onto.

Below is the approximate altitudes of the Seven Virgin Summit Points:

1st – 1,140m (3,740ft)
2nd – 1,380m (4,530ft)
3rd - 1,360m (4,460ft)
4th - 1,380m (4,530ft)
5th - 1,420m (4,660ft) (View Point)
6th Highest - 1,569m (5,150ft)
7th - 1,520m (4,990ft)

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Special Note for the Viewers:

I’ve done this video to make you aware of the beauty of this place and please don’t misuse this information in order to ruin it. I’ve spent so much of time/money bringing this to you so that you may enjoy it.

I also have a very kind and humble request to make. Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:

* Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.

* Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.

* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.

* Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.

* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.

* Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.

* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.

* Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..

* Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.

* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.

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