Kitulgala is a small town located on the road to Colombo to Avissawella to Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. You will feel the rain-forest nature along the road. And, also the sun shining through the canopy of trees of thick vegetation. It’s Kelani Valley where the Kithulgala is located. Kelani is the broadest river in Sri Lanka. It springs from Adam’s Peak mountain range and flows through hills, valleys and splashing through the slippery rocks. Surely, you know about the Oscar winning film, “Bridge on the River Kwai”. And it was filmed on the banks of this Kelani RIver. It is where you can see the remaining of the blasted bridge for the film. Trust, the article, Adventure on White Waves: Kitulgala White water Rafting, Sri Lanka will guide you in planning your trip to Kitulgala.
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Is white water rafting safe for non swimmers?
White water rafting is an adventurous sports activity where Kitulgala in the Western Province of Sri Lanka is best known for. You don’t need a great physique but an average physical activity and high spirits would do. But, under the leadership of a well trained guide rafting on a boat on turbulent white waters is an exhilarating adventure.
Take the necessary precautions
Although, you are a good swimmer, it is always advised to wear compulsory personal flotation device to be safe in case of falling overboard. If you are epilepsy, having any heart disease or uncomfortable with turbulences, it is better not to go for white water rafting, you can enjoy all other activities nearby and all others above 10 years old can enjoy the ride. For one complete ride of 6.5 kms, it takes about 90 minutes with five rapids, naming Head chopper, Virgin’s breasts, Butter Crunch, Killer Fall and Rib Cage. Do you want some extra adventure? Then, how about rafting in the night with a headlight and safety gear which is called Black rafting. It’s interesting, isn’t it?
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Other Adventure Activities
Other than rafting, you can look for other sports activities like confidence jumping. Snorkeling in river ponds for endemic fish species, bird watching, zip lining can also be done here. It is also possible to do camping on river banks stream sliding and waterfall abseiling.
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