A forest hiking trail in Sri Lanka’s Rainforest. Visit Makandawa Rainforest in Kithulgala.

Looking for a trekking trail in Sri Lanka or things to do in Colombo in nature ? This Day Tour from Colombo is the ideal experience.

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Why should you book this Sri Lanka trekking trail?

A real hiking experience in Sri Lanka amidst untouched natural beauty.
This trekking trail is a perfect destination for Sri Lanka’s endemic bird watching.
An experienced local trekking guide with in-depth knowledge on the Makandawa Rainforest, will accompany you.
Traditional ferry ride experience to cross the Kelani River and get to the Makandawa Rainforest.
Local community interactions and understanding their way of life.
Logistically very feasible to include in your itinerary on your way from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya via Hatton (or on your return journey from the hill city) or as a thing to do from Colombo.
Options available to combine this excursion with Whitewater Rafting & Canyoning and Waterfall Abseiling.
Excellent photography opportunities.

Makandawa Rainforest

The Makandawa Rainforest Reserve is one of the oldest forest reserves in the country and is a significant protected area that is a birdwatcher’s paradise. With over 192 hectares of land, it is home to some of the most exotic and endangered wildlife including a dazzling array of endemic, migratory and resident birds.

The Makandawa Rainforest was declared as a forest reserve way back in 1903 and has been an important location for birders, nature photographers as well as wildlife academics, with the reserve being one of the best places in the country to observe and study a host of different creatures.

Bird watching is very rewarding in Makandawa as you will get a chance to see plenty of rare species including the Black Eagle, the Trogon, Sri Lanka Orange-billed babbler, Chestnut backed Owlet, the Blue Magpie and the Red-faced Malkoha.

The forest reserve is also habitat to several species of mammals, insects, and amphibians; making your trekking trail at Makandawa a complete wildlife experience truly worth venturing upon.

The Makandawa Rainforest is ideally located just 2.5hr drive away from Colombo,making it an ideal thing to do from Colombo , activity.

A forest hiking trail in Sri Lanka’s Rainforest. Visit Makandawa Rainforest in Kithulgala.

Looking for a trekking trail in Sri Lanka or things to do in Colombo in nature ? This Day Tour from Colombo is the ideal experience.

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