Kitulgala is located on the A7 main road that runs from Colombo to NuwaraEliya via Avissawela and about 75 KM away from Colombo. Kithulagala is a small town located in the West of the Island. It gets two monsoons each year as it is located in the wet zone rain forest. The Name Kithulgala is derived from the Kitul palm tree which is popular in this territory and the Kitul sap used for production of jiggery and palm wine. Kithulagala is one of the most famous places for White Water Rafting and a popular location for adventure based training programs for both locals and foreigners. The movie: The Bridge on the River Kwai of David Lean: the Academy Award-winning was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala in 1957. The movie location was at a calm stretch in the River Kelani between two rocky outcrops and still the remnants of the bridge constructed for the movie can be witnessed.
Kitulgala being situated in one of the wettest places in the Island and a mountain territory is famous for water based adventure activities. It is the ideal for place for beginners to try Canyoning. The location filled with natural slides formed by the water is perfect spot for cliff jump challenge after a hike through lush greenery rainforests. The area is recognized as one of the best places for Canyoning adventure with a wonderful thrill and fun.
The area is gifted with 7 natural waterholes (potholes) according to the level of the difficulty where the cliff jump challenge would take place. It gives a thrilling experience when you engage in search of waterholes through vivid biodiversity. One of the unforgettable and adventurous experience which you cherish for your lifetime is that sliding through the natural formed slides found in the area. Opportunity to enjoy bathe and swim in the crystal clear waters in the rain forest waterholes. Perfect spot for picturesque photography as the location is a paradise for rare birds
