Significance: An attractive water and forest environment with lots of adventure opprtunities

Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. It is a rain forest located in the wet zone which gets two monsoons each year. It is one of the wettest places in the country. Nevertheless, it comes alive in the first three months of the year, especially in the month of February which is the driest month of the year. The Academy Award-winning movie ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’ was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala. Even though nothing remains from the movie except the concrete foundations for the bridge (and supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river during the climax of the movie). Kitulgala is also the base for white-water rafting which starts a few kilo meters upstream.

Getting There

Weather and Season

Attractions and activities

1. Activities at Handun Ella: White Water Rafting , Camping , Nature Trails , Nature Bathing
2. Near by  Attractions:  Manna Kethi Ella, Handun Ella, The Bridge on the river Kwai

Accommodation Options

1. Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
2. The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. (036-2287575)
3. Ceylan Hotel, Hatton Road, Yatiyantota. 036-2270387

Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kitulgala, Yatiyantota” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board

Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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