Description

Kitulgala is a small town nestled in the lush rainforests of Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa Province, best known as the country's white-water rafting capital. The Kelani River provides exciting Class 3?4 rapids that attract adventure seekers from across the world. Beyond rafting, Kitulgala offers canyoning, jungle trekking, camping, and bird watching in a pristine forest environment. The town also holds cinematic fame as the filming location for David Lean's Oscar-winning epic "The Bridge on the River Kwai". The surrounding rainforest is rich in endemic wildlife, including rare amphibians and colourful birds.