Badulla Trip Overview
Surrounded by low wooded hills, the small village of Kitulgala is perhaps best known for being the location where David Lean filmed bridge on the River Kwai (1957). Kitulgala Serves as a base for a range of adventure activities, such as white-water rafting. Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. The stretch of Kelaniya River around Kitulgala is considered to be the best place for white water rafting in Sri Lanka. The main rafting stretch is about 4 km (3 miles) long and the rapids vary from Grade 3 to 5 depending on rainfall.
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Duration: 1 day
Starts: Badulla, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Other Water Sports
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What to Expect When Visiting Badulla, Uva Province, Sri Lanka
Surrounded by low wooded hills, the small village of Kitulgala is perhaps best known for being the location where David Lean filmed bridge on the River Kwai (1957). Kitulgala Serves as a base for a range of adventure activities, such as white-water rafting. Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is in the wet zone rain forest, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in the country. The stretch of Kelaniya River around Kitulgala is considered to be the best place for white water rafting in Sri Lanka. The main rafting stretch is about 4 km (3 miles) long and the rapids vary from Grade 3 to 5 depending on rainfall.
Itinerary
Stop at: Enjoy White Water Rafting
Experience White Water Rafting in the Picturesque Kelani River, covering 5 major rapids and 4 minor rapids. In addition to the white water rafting, Kitulgala affords the opportunity to engage in nature adventure, jungle trekking, outdoor camping, mountain biking and Bird Watching. The Kitulgala run takes about 90 minutes to complete. Each rapid brings off its own distinctive character. Their colourful names which include Head Chopper, Virgin’s Breast, Butter Crunch, Killer Fall and the Rib Cage could perhaps carry indications as what you can expect.
In addition to whitewater rafting; Kithulgala is also a natural centre for many other adventure sports, including abseiling, canyoning, white water and flat water kayaking and many more. As such Kithulgala has an adventure sports base with highly trained instructors, safety equipment and medical assistance if required.
Stop At:
• Kelani River, Colombo Sri Lanka
