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Makandawa Forest Reserve

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    Attractions, Bird Watching, Hiking, Kegalle District, Natural Bath, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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    Significance: Rare and endemic bird watching spot

    Bird watching can be specially rewarding if the opportunity is there to see rare and endemic birds such as the black eagle, the trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler, Chestnut backed owlet, the blue magpie and the Red Faced Malkoha. This forest is such a place and many such species have been spotted

    Getting There

    Makandawa Forest Reserve is situated at Kithulgala in Yatiyantota D.S, Kithulgala South GS division
    Access By Road
    Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) -> Kithulgala –> Kithulgala clock tower –> Pallabage Road (500m)

    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 Makandawa Forest Reserve: Birds Watching , Photography , Nature Study
    2. Near by  Attractions:  Manna Kethi Ella, Handun Ella

    Accommodation Options

    1. Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
    2. The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. (036-2287575)
    3. Famous Guest House, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella. 036-2230360

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

    Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

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