- Unique Peacock-Shaped Summit: The hill is named Monara Kanda (Peacock Hill) because its distinctive rock formation resembles a peacock’s head and neck. This is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the area.
- Easily Accessible, High-Reward Hike: The trail to the ~1,513–1,518-meter summit is a short, moderate trek, often taking 30–60 minutes (or up to 1 hour round trip).
- Extremely Dramatic Cliffside Views: The summit features near-vertical cliffs and Sheer drops creating dramatic cliffs (height above reservoir varies with water levels, often hundreds of meters).
- Historical Vantage Point: According to local legend, the hill was used by the warrior Suranimala (from King Dutugemunu’s era) for communication or signaling (e.g., transmitting messages via the rock or poultry-related folklore).
- Broad Panoramic Landscape: From the peak, visitors can see distant landmarks including Pidurutalagala, Bible Rock, surrounding towns (e.g., Gampola), and views toward nearby waterfalls like Ramboda Falls (some reports mention Garadi/Garadigini and others in the area).