Kitulgala-Kelani Valley Forest

Kitulgala-Kelani Valley Forest

The Kitulgala-Kelani Valley Forest is a renowned eco-tourism destination in Sri Lanka, famous for its lush greenery, adventure activities, and rich biodiversity. Nestled along the Kelani River, it offers visitors a blend of nature, history, and excitement.

Forest Gallery

Scenic forest trail
Kitulgala riverfront
Dense forest vegetation

Forest Highlights

River Adventures

Known for white-water rafting and kayaking along the Kelani River

Endemic Birds

Home to a variety of endemic and migratory bird species

Cinematic History

Famed as the filming location of "The Bridge on the River Kwai"

Location

Western Sri Lanka

Area

Approximately 21.5 km²

Famous For

Filming location of "The Bridge on the River Kwai"

Possible Sightings

Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot

Green-billed Coucal

Orange Minivet

Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill

Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Spot-winged Thrush

Black-capped Bulbul

Layard’s Parakeet

Chestnut-backed Owlet

Sri Lanka Drongo

Sri Lanka Frogmouth

Malabar Trogon

Sri Lanka Spurfowl

Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon

Black Eagle

Rufous-bellied Eagle

Sri Lanka Bay-Owl

Serendib Scops-Owl

Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl

Sri Lanka Swallow

Banded Bay Cuckoo

Red-faced Malkoha

Crimson-fronted Barbet

Yellow-fronted Barbet

Crimson-backed Flameback

Lesser Yellownape

Sri Lanka Blue-Magpie

Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher

Golden-fronted Leafbird

Indian Pitta

Brown-capped Babbler

Orange-billed Babbler

Sri Lanka Scimitar-Babbler

White-throated Flowerpecker

Black-throated Munia

Sri Lanka Myna

White-faced Starling

Purple-faced Leaf Monkey

Grizzled Indian Squirrel

Layard’s Striped Squirrel