It is one of the richest biodiversity and most unspoiled rainforest in Sri Lanka. It covers an area of 1155ha close to small town Kitulgala that famous for white water rafting.
It habitats to several rare and endemic species of flora and fauna.
This secondary lowland rainforest is a great place for birdwatching, trekking and hiking through challenging trails.
This bird lovers’ paradise is home for endemic birds such as Sri Lankan Orange-billed Babbler, Green billed Coucal, the Chestnut-backed Owlet, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Ceylon junglefowl, spurfowl, Layard’s Parakeet, Ceylon Lorikeet, Common Hill Mynah, the Black-rumped Flameback, Sri Lankan Crested Drongo, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, and the Sri Lankan Brown-capped Babbler.
Additional information
Accommodation
Accommodation (within 10km)
- Star Classified hotels- Yes
- International Chain Hotels- No
- Boutique Hotels- Yes
- Resorts- No
- Ayurvedic Hotels- No
- Inns/Guest Houses- Yes
- Hostels- Yes
- Homestays- Yes
- Eco Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
Distance from (estimate)
- CMB Airport- 85km (travel time: 3hrs)
- Colombo City- 98km (travel time: 3hrs)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 164km (travel time: 4hrs 25min)
- Anuradhapura Ancient City- 201km (travel time: 5hrs)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 211km (travel time: 5hrs 15min)
- Kandy City- 63km (travel time: 2hrs 20min)
- Galle Dutch Fort- 179km (travel time: 4hrs 15min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
Season
- August to September, December to February