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| 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
- Activities at Makandawa Forest Reserve: Birds Watching , Photography , Nature Study
- Near by Attractions: Manna Kethi Ella, Handun Ella
Accommodation Options
- Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
- The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. (036-2287575)
- 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
- None
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