Kithulgala is an ideal place for people who admire nature. Whether interested in bird watching, natural walks, white-water rafting, Kithualgala is a quite and peaceful milieu. It is one of the wettest places in the country which gets two monsoons each year.
Kithulgala is one of the best place to research on endemic species of Sri Lanka . The Sri Lanka Hill Munia, Chestnut-backed Owlet and Sri Lanka Small Barbet and Green-billed Coucal can be named as few.
Kithulgala forest is situated beside Kelani River and has a high bio-diversity. Oscar-winning epic Bridge on the River Kwai, was filmed here in 1956 by Sir David Lean, Kelani river offers three different sections for white-water rafting. Beginners, intermediates and advance surfers can select what suits for them.
So if you are seeking for an adventure tour this is not a place to miss.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Kithulgala
Posted by Lanka Blog at 3:13 AM
Categories: Interesting Places
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