Rain Forest Trekking in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka Rain Forest Trekking in Kitulgala - Kitulgala

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Rain Forest Trekking in Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka Rain Forest Trekking in Kitulgala - Kitulgala

 Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. A rain forestry area, which gets two monsoons each year, and is one of the wettest places in Sri Lanka. If you are looking at a adventure and leisure base close to Colombo, Kithulgala is THE PLACE. Being so close to Colombo if you stay for one night you would be able to do many adventure and leisure activities such as White Water Rafting, Bird Watching Walking in the Jungle, Visiting pre historic caves, Bathing in the river, Visiting waterfalls, Swimming in natural ponds, Mountain biking

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