Start your jungle trekking adventure within the Kitulgala Rainforest by taking an exciting ferry journey throughout the Kelani River after arriving in Kitulgala City. The trekking paths wind through small streams, difficult boulders, and unexplored waterfalls making them the right location to take a fresh plunge before returning to the starting point. Whitewater rafting is another exciting activity that Kitulgala offers. Just put on your wet clothes, pick up a paddle and begin your thrilling two-hour, 5-kilometer rafting journey down the Kelani River. After the experience, have a refreshing swim before heading back to shore. Visit the location in which ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)’ was filmed in Kitulgala. For the explosive train scene director David Lean built a wooden bridge the remnants of which could still be seen today even though the real bridge is in Thailand. A captivating walk to the location will introduce you to the world of film history.