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Kurulu Kele

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Attractions, Bird Watching, Kegalle District, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions

Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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Significance: A rich bird sanctuary both typical and migrants, located in close proximity to the Kegalle town

Widely popular not only in the region but island wide, it is a rich bird sanctuary of both typical and migrants. Located in the heart of the city Kegalle, accession is easy and many varieties of birds are flying here at any time of the year. The name of the location suggests exactly what it is. Kurulu means birds and Kele means forest.

Getting There

Kurulu Kele is situated at Bandaranayake Mawatha, Kegalle in Kegalle  D.S, Golahela GS division
Access By Road
Route1: Colombo –> Kegalle Town –> Bandaranayake Mawatha

Weather and Season

December to February Low probability of rain.
March to April Inter-monsoon season. Higher probability of rain in the afternoons.
May to July Monsoon season. High probability of Rain when Monsoons are active.
August, September Can be quite dry.
October, November Inter-monsoon season with high probability of tropical depressions. High probability of rain.

Attractions and activities

  1. Activities at Kurulu Kele: Birds Watching, Photography, Nature Study
  2. Near by  Attractions:  Dedigama Kota Vehera

Accommodation Options

  1. Kurulu Kele Inn, No.17, Albert Senavirathne Mw, Kegalle. (035-2222596)
  2. Earl’s Chateau, No.9, Winstom Wickramasinghe Mw, Kegalle. (035-2231860)
  3. Nipuna Rest, 821, Meepitiya, Kegalle. (035-2223067)

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

Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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