Belihuloya Trip Overview
Belihuloya is situated upcountry at an altitude of 616m with a non-humid, excellent climatic condition all year round and is one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors and its natural environment. The location is very well positioned on your way to the coast from Nuwara Eliya/Ella or on your way to the hill country, on the A4 main road.
Opportunity to go trekking, canoeing, birding, zip line, and have real local interactions in the same package, whilst opting to do what you want to do.
The trekking trail takes you through wilderness and also villages which makes the trail more varied and interesting.
An opportunity to observe several types of beautiful birds and butterflies along with a small but charming waterfall. The village you will go through is one of the villages that were known to have been engaged in the steel industry between 161 and 137 BC – probably the first in the world. You are bound to gain some fascinating insights into village lifestyles.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Belihuloya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Belihuloya, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Belihuloya is situated upcountry at an altitude of 616m with a non-humid, excellent climatic condition all year round and is one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors and its natural environment. The location is very well positioned on your way to the coast from Nuwara Eliya/Ella or on your way to the hill country, on the A4 main road.
Opportunity to go trekking, canoeing, birding, zip line, and have real local interactions in the same package, whilst opting to do what you want to do.
The trekking trail takes you through wilderness and also villages which makes the trail more varied and interesting.
An opportunity to observe several types of beautiful birds and butterflies along with a small but charming waterfall. The village you will go through is one of the villages that were known to have been engaged in the steel industry between 161 and 137 BC – probably the first in the world. You are bound to gain some fascinating insights into village lifestyles.
Itinerary
You will arrive at River Garden Resort Belihuloya around noon. Our staff will receive you and a briefing will be given. Lunch will thereafter be served, overlooking the beautiful Horton Plains Mountain Range.After lunch, you will be taken on the trekking trail. You may carry a small backpack while all other baggage will be transferred directly to the camp.
During the trekking trail, you will walk through paddy fields, across rivers, and past local village houses with their well kept vegetable plots. It is an ideal opportunity to learn about the local agricultural systems and simple ways of village living. Along the way, in the jungle and village, you will also see several species of beautiful birds and butterflies and a small, charming waterfall. You are bound to feel tempted to take a dip in the crystal clear water and which you are welcome to.The whole journey will take between 3 to 4 hours.
On the following day Canoe Trail will be started around 7.30 a.m. Approaching the bank of the lake is an adventurous journey in itself. You will not be walking but will have to “fly”: our zip line starts at a tree top and lands at the lake bank below.
