The Dumbara Mountain Range lies in central Sri Lanka, in the Districts of Matale and Kandy.

The Sinhalese residents have traditionally referred to the area as Dumbara Kanduvetiya meaning Mist-laden Mountain Range.

Although the range constitutes approximately 0.03% of the island's total area, it is home to a significantly higher proportion of the country's biodiversity.

The isolated Dumbara range harbours several relict, endemic flora and fauna that are distinct from central massif.

Dumbara (Knuckles) Conservation Forest was included in UNESCO natural world heritage list in 2010 as part of Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.