Adventure at Kitulgala Rainforest Reserve
23
Jan

Savour the Adventure at Kitulgala Rainforest Reserve

Planning your stay at Monara House, Galle and your trip to Sri lanka is going to be nearly as fun as the actual trip. This weeks blog gives you an inspiring tip that could be the perfect finisher to your Sri Lankan adventure after a week or two relaxing in our luxury villa on the South Coast.

While jeep safaris into the wilds or Sri Lanka is wholly popular amongst visiting villa holidaymakers and tourists, a trek into a verdant rainforest reserve will be quite the adventure. That’s right! We are talking about camping deep in the verdant jungles of Kitulgala and taking on some adrenaline pumping activities; do read on.

So, Where is Kitulgala?

It’s not an off-the-beaten track kind of place but if you are looking for a commune with nature far from the maddening crowds, with a touch of adventure thrown in, look no further than this lush reserve.

Kitulgala is a charming little village located to the west of Sri Lanka, a mere 95kms from Colombo, the commercial capital. It’s an on-your-way kind of place, falling along the path to Hatton, Nuwara Eliya and other central regions of the island from Colombo.

Located in the wet zone the area receives rain from both monsoon seasons, hence the forest is a gorgeous oasis of green, serviced by the rapidly flowing waters of the Kelani River – White water rafting at its best folks!

You can access the rainforest, also called the Makandawa Forest, by crossing the Kelani River via boat, or wait till its dry season and simply wade across. A famous stop in Kitulgala is the Kitulgala Rest-house located close to the site where the iconic movie ‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ was filmed.

Camping Adventures in Kitulgala

You can book one via a tour operator including pick- ups from your location; if it’s villas in Sri Lanka you seek the island has a fine choice. Standard tours are generally 2 days promising camping in some of the forest most scenic spots and a range of activities to take part in.

Adventure Activities in Kitulgala

  • White water rafting – one of the main attractions in Kitulgala where grade 3 and 4 rapids along the Kelani River promise you some exciting escapades.
  • Explore a waterfall – treks to the two waterfalls are chock full of experiences, look forward to bathing, abseiling and of course trekking.
  • Hire a mountain bike and explore
  • Be brave and take on a confidence jump into a glistening pool below
  • Bath in the river and go flat water rafting; the experiences are endless and wholly satisfying!

more info:  www.tripadvisor.com/Kitulgala_Sabaragamuwa

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