Makandawa Forest Reserve

Spanning a place of 1, hundred and fifty-five hectares and positioned near the adventure-centric city of Kitulgala, the Makandawa Forest Reserve is one of the richest and maximum untouched rainforests that may be discovered in Sri Lanka. Home to numerous uncommon species of flowers and fauna which can be endemic to Sri Lanka, the reserve is wherein the Belilena Cave is positioned. Makandawa Forest Reserve is likewise wherein the filming for the movie “The Bridge at the River Kwai” (winner of 7 Academy Awards in 1958) took place.

Following the paths via this tropical rainforest, traffic is frequently pleased to find out rock swimming pools with crystal clear waters, lovely waterfalls, and the well-known Kelani River that winds its manner via the jungle. The reserve is a tremendous vicinity for adventurists seeking out sports along with hiking, whitewater rafting, and birdwatching, and it's far domestic to numerous uncommon species of fish, birds, butterflies, and reptiles. The vicinity is frequently billed as a tremendous birdwatching spot for uncommon and endemic birds; fifty-four exceptional uncommon chicken species may be discovered here.