Looking forward to spend a holiday in Sri Lanka? Holidays are much more fun when you visit the banks of the Kelani River. Explore the range of water sports activities it has to offer including white water rafting. The ardent traveller could use the services of a renowned tour provider such as Sri Lanka Holiday Travel when visiting Kitulgala, the main water rafting location in Sri Lanka.
Engage in an adrenaline pumping journey along the Kelani River, which is part of the famous Bridge on the River Kwai fame. Paddle through the calm waters and the lush greenery of the Virgin’s Breast and move along to the Killer Fall with strong rapids and a 90 degree drop. The gushing water and the ambience is an experience you wouldn’t want to forget. The grade three rapids of the Kelani River are ideal for beginners as well as intermediate rafters alike. Every year many tourists visit Kitulgala with family & friends to spend a day white water rafting which could lasts from 1 ½ hours to 3 hours depending on the requirements of the visitor. Although Kitulgala is considered as the main spot to go rafting in Sri Lanka, travellers could also explore the Sitawaka River off Avissawella which requires skills of higher degree as the rapids in the river are of grade 3 and 4.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.