Whitewater rafting is at once a challenging recreational activity and an exhilarating water sport. Yet contrary to the general public perception, Whitewater rafting is not a sport that demands great physical strength. Dexterity with an ore in the hands, an average level of physical fitness and an unruffled temperament would do. Whitewater Rafting, generally enjoyed in the white-waters as well as in other turbulent waters, brings about enthralling experience to the water sport enthusiasts.
Though ability to swim is a definite advantage, the Personal Flotation Device, the necessary outfit for a whitewater rafting enthusiast is guaranteed to save him from drowning in the rapids should he fell over board.
However those suffering from heart ailments, epilepsy as well as those who are uncomfortable in turbulent water aren’t advised to make a move on whitewater rafting. Some of the river of Sri Lanka affords the opportunity for the recreational activists and water sport enthusiast to enjoy whitewater rafting. The small town of Kitulgala in the hill country is the most famous whitewater rafting location in Sri Lanka.
Kitulgala is located about 80 kilometres from Colombo on the A7 main road that runs to Nuwara Eliya via Avissawella. Kitulgala is a pleasant town set amidst all green hills thick with tropical vegetation. The name Kitulgala itself is derived from the Kitul palm tree, groves of which are abound in the expanses. Kitul sap is concentrated and then crystallized to produce jaggery. Kitul sap is also fermented to make palm wine.
Kitulgala is the movie location of David Lean's 1957 epic, Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. Though the film crew and stars are long dead and gone, the memorial sign posts on the location of the bridge and photographs hanged in the tourist restaurants in Kitulgala bring back memories of the academy award winning movie.
A calm stretch in the River Kelani between two rocky outcrops on either side is the movie location where the Railway bridge for the movie was constructed. The water flows silent in this stretch of the river, deep and sluggish. source-http://www.lanka.com
Though ability to swim is a definite advantage, the Personal Flotation Device, the necessary outfit for a whitewater rafting enthusiast is guaranteed to save him from drowning in the rapids should he fell over board.
However those suffering from heart ailments, epilepsy as well as those who are uncomfortable in turbulent water aren’t advised to make a move on whitewater rafting. Some of the river of Sri Lanka affords the opportunity for the recreational activists and water sport enthusiast to enjoy whitewater rafting. The small town of Kitulgala in the hill country is the most famous whitewater rafting location in Sri Lanka.
| River | Grade | Rafting Time |
| Kithulgala / Kalani River | 2 - 3 rapids | 2 hrs |
| Sitawaka | 3 - 4 rapids | 2-2.5 hrs |
| Mahaweli | 3 - 5 rapids | 3-3.5 hrs |
| Kotmale | 5 rapids | 5-6 hrs |
| Kukle Ganga | 2 - 5 rapids | 8 hrs |
Kitulgala
Kitulgala is located about 80 kilometres from Colombo on the A7 main road that runs to Nuwara Eliya via Avissawella. Kitulgala is a pleasant town set amidst all green hills thick with tropical vegetation. The name Kitulgala itself is derived from the Kitul palm tree, groves of which are abound in the expanses. Kitul sap is concentrated and then crystallized to produce jaggery. Kitul sap is also fermented to make palm wine.
Kitulgala is the movie location of David Lean's 1957 epic, Bridge on the River Kwai was filmed. Though the film crew and stars are long dead and gone, the memorial sign posts on the location of the bridge and photographs hanged in the tourist restaurants in Kitulgala bring back memories of the academy award winning movie.
A calm stretch in the River Kelani between two rocky outcrops on either side is the movie location where the Railway bridge for the movie was constructed. The water flows silent in this stretch of the river, deep and sluggish. source-http://www.lanka.com
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