Kitulgala - Take To A Cave Expedition
One of the wettest places in Sri Lanka, Kitulgala is a popular base for water based activities and adventure programmes. If you haven’t yet experienced hiking through its lush rainforests and the Belilena Cave, in which the 12,000 year old skeletal remains of the pre-historic ‘Balangoda Man’ was discovered by Paul E. P. Deraniyagala. where evidence of prehistoric human presence as early as 32,000 years ago was recorded - this is the ideal opportunity for an adventure in cave exploring in Sri Lanka.
SLDT/1810/Ex12
Why should you book this trip?
- Trek through jungle (approximately 8 kilometres from Kitulgala) to reach this cave, to explore the famous Archeological Reserve, the Belilena Caves, where the 12,000 year old skeletal remains were discovered.
- In addition, these legendary caves have revealed artifacts (of bone and stone tools) as well as other fossils (such as Sambar Deer and Indian Muntjac) believed to be more than 32,000 years old.
- Get to witness rustic, rural village life and take the chance to interact with the local folk - in addition to having lunch with them.
- The Cave tour is the Ideal setting for picturesque and idyllic photography.
- An absorbing hike to burn some calories as well.