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Kitulgala

Sabaragamuwa

Set in lush rainforest on the Kelani River, Kitulgala is Sri Lanka's adrenaline capital for white-water rafting, canyoning, and waterfall abseiling. It's also where 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' was filmed.

Things to see & do

  • White-water rafting on the Kelani
  • Canyoning and waterfall jumps
  • Rainforest and birdwatching walks
  • Confluence stream swims

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