KITHULGALA - WHITE WATER RAFTING

White water rafting is a challenging and a exhilarating Water sport.It is not a sport the demand a greater physical strength.White water rafting is generally enjoyed in turbulent waters, bring about an enthralling experience to the water sport enthusiasts.The small town kithulgala in hill country is the most famous white water rafting location in Sri Lanka. The boulder strewn stretch of Kelani river at Kithulgala offers an ideal setting for white water rafting.
Kithulgala white water rafting take about a go minute run each for 6.5 km with 5 rapids graded  and 3. The best time to enjoy white rafting at Kithulgala is the period between May to December. During period of heavy rain the river could turn out to be violent and rafting is definitely not safe.Those who suffer from hceart disease, epilepsy as well as those who are uncomfortable in turbulent water arent advised to make a move on white water rafting. The white water rafting at Kithulgala is suitable for children over 10 years.

 Other activities to do in Kithulgala.

Bird watching in the Kithulgala forest reserve.Most of the birds seen in sinharaja rain forest can be seen in Kithulgala too.
Mountain biking trips in Kithulgala , Hatton , Nuwara eliya.
Waterfall trekking in beautiful water falls in Kithulgala rain forest.
Rain forest adventure camping.
The distance from Kithulgala from colombo via Ginigathhena rd is 91.8km (2hrs.33mins)
The distance from Kandy to Kithulgala via Kandy rd is 60.7km (2hrs)

Average cost of white water rafting in Kithulgala per person is around Rs.1500.It may vary.