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Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts) |
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Significance: The Location that shot the famous Hollywood film ‘Bridge on the river Kwai’
Kitulgala is the beautiful location of the 1957 Oscar Award winning film “Bridge on the River Kwai”. The remains of the old bridge no longer exist as the bridge was blown up at the end of the film as part of the climax of the story. Its popular place for film buffs and tourists to visit on the way and back from the hills. Exiting to the Hatton side of Kitulgala about a few kilometers away you will see a clearly labeled sign pointing down to the river. The place where the bridge was constructed filmed and destroyed.
Getting There
The Bridge on River Kwai is situated atKalukohutenna in Yatiyantota D.S, Kalukohutenna GS division |
Access By Road |
Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Kithulgala –> 40th milepost (100m) –> Turn right (200m) |
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 Handun Ella: White Water Rafting , Filming , Photography
- 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)
- 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
- None
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