Top 3 Amazing Things to Do You Should Experience in Kitulgala, Sri Lanka

#1 Belilena Cave in Kitulgala

Evidence of prehistoric human presence as early as 32,000 years ago was recorded on this site; Kitulgala Belilena is well-known as the largest prehistoric cave in Sri Lanka. This Huge Cave has been home to the prehistoric ‘Balangoda Man’ (Homo sapiens balangodensis), where 16,000-year-old skeletal remains have been found.

The Cave Located 8km away from Kitulgala town. You can reach to cave hire by tuk-tuk, 45 minutes drive from Kitulgala town, and just a 15-minute trekking path. Another way you can start trekking from the plantation hotel, you can reach caves within half an hour through the rainforest.

It recommended you wear long pants and closed shoes to avoid getting thorny burns and insect bites. It’ll be a good idea for you to bring some salt to avoid leeches, mosquito repellent, and rain gear.

#2 White Water Rafting at Kitulgala

You will be able to go for a white water rafting in the scenic Kelani River, encountering five major rapids and four minor rapids. You will be provided with safety gear, modern rafts, and precautionary instructions priorly by our water rafting instructors.

The river and its surroundings will make you feel enchanted, with a memorable Experience during the 5KMs White Water Rafting Tour.

#3 Waterfall Abseiling

Witnessing a view of a cascading waterfall is a nice feeling yet, how would it be to engage in abseiling? That will take you to a real adventure beyond the limits of standard sightseeing.

The thrusting of mighty water and the experience that you’re hanging on a rope over the cascading waters downwards will rush your adrenaline for a real adventure that you will be experiencing for the first time in life.

The waterfall height is 105 ft, and the duration will be 3 hours for four people. Cascade Abseiling is a perfect experience movement to test your certainty.

#4 Aberdeen Waterfall

Aberdeen, named after the city of Aberdeen, which is the third-largest city of Scotland and the capital of Aberdeenshire. The waterfall is located 20 km away from the town of Kitulgala and near Laxapana waterfall which is another beautiful waterfall located near Kitulgala. The Aberdeen waterfall is known as the 18th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka