The Knuckles UNESCO biosphere reserve east of Kandy - cloud forest above 1,500 metres, endemic birds, river crossings and ridge routes with views across the central highlands. Almost none of Sri Lanka’s standard itineraries include it.
Kitulgala White Water Rafting
Duration:
- Half day - approximately 3 hrs on water
Fitness level (1-5):
- 3/5 - moderate, basic swimming required
Grade 3 to 4 rapids on the Kelani Ganga through a rainforest gorge where the forest walls come down to the water on both sides. The Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed here in 1957 and the original bridge supports are still visible.
