One of the wettest towns in Srilanka is located in the west of the country. The town is famous for its adventurous activities like white water rafting. Apart from being the base for white water rafting, it is also popular for other activities like jungle trekking, outdoor camping, mountain biking, and waterfall abseiling. The Kelani River was a filming location for the Oscar-winning movie ‘The Bridge On the River Kwai’. One can experience and watch the endemic bird species like Orange-billed babbler and chestnut-backed owlet.
Flying to Kitulgala: Bandaranaike International Airport (89.7 km away) is the nearest airport. It provides domestic flights to Batticaloa, Bentota, Dickwella, Hambantota, Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya and international flights to Abu-Dhabi, Bangalore, Delhi, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Singapore and Tokyo.
Driving to Kitulgala:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Ratnapura | 75.1 km | 2:31 |
| Wattala | 87.4 km | 2:42 |
| Colombo | 102 km | 2:38 |
| Beruwala | 128 km | 3:23 |
| Kosgoda | 151 km | 3:39 |
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