Situated along the route from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, Kitulgala is a town celebrated for its adventure sports. Nestled amidst lush forested hills, it gained cinematic fame as the filming location for David Lean’s acclaimed 1957 movie “Bridge on the River Kwai” along the Kelani River. Widely recognized as Sri Lanka’s preferred destination for white water rafting, Kitulgala beckons thrill-seekers with a range of exciting activities, including mountain biking, jungle trekking, camping, and waterfall abseiling.

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