NATURE TRAIL TO DUVILI ELLA.
The trekking route (1½ km walk – one way from the car park) which leads to the “Duviliella” meaning the fall that makes dust (Duvili) is also interesting as same as the fall itself.

BELIHULOYA
This is a climatically transitional area, which links the dry and wet zones at an altitude of less than 1500m. As a result, the vegetation in consists of moist semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests, dry patana grasslands and montane temperate forests. The vegetation in this environment has made this location an exciting one for the serious as well as the casual nature lover. The average temperature in the area is about 28.3 degrees Celsius and the mean annual rainfall is between 1,875 and 2,500mm.

SCHEDULE
• Finishing breakfast leaving to Belihuloya via Duviliella.
• Duviliella nature trail in the late morning.
• Lunch at a suitable location.
• Finishing the trail proceed to Belihuloya.
• Night dinner & stay in Belihuloya. Standard – luxury camping / Deluxe – super luxury camping.

“An interesting affair between currents & rapids”…………

WHITE WATER RAFTING IN KITULGALA.
This thrilling adventure on the white water sections of Kelani River is suitable for amateurs as well as professionals alike. During the run you will experience the thrill of shooting rapids and euphoria of making it through. The river’s clear water is born in the heart of the peak wilderness reserve and tumbles through a rocky gorge just above Kithulgala.

KANDY was the last stronghold of the Buddhist political power against colonial powers. It is also the home of the Temple of the Tooth relic. Its architectural monuments date mainly from the 19th century, when Vikrama Rajashinha went on a building spree, the cost of which hastened the downfall and eventual surrender to the British forces.

DALADA MALIGAWA
The Temple of the Tooth or Dalada Malgawa dates from the 16th century, though most of the present buildings were built in the 19th century. Entering the shrine over a moonstone step, you pass a stone depicting the Indian goddess Lakshmi and a wall with frescoes illustrating the Buddhist conception of hell. The upper stories house the relic of the tooth, caged behind the gilded iron bars. Behind the tooth relic sanctuary is a hall with a number of golden Buddha statues and modern paintings, showing Buddha’s life and the arrival of Buddhism in the land. We end our tour just before the evening drumming begins, which precedes the ceremonious opening of the window for the public viewing of the casket with the tooth.

SCHEDULE
• Leaving Belihuloya to Kitulgala for white water rafting.
• Srilankan lunch at the rafting centre for the guests after rafting.
• Then a short break, proceed to Kandy.
• Visit Dalada Maligawa & view a culture show.
• Dinner & night stay at Kandy. Value – Gem Inn or similar / Standard – Suisse Hotel or similar / Deluxe – Earls Regency or similar.

The KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE (so-called because its appearance resembles a set of knuckles in a closed fist) has been declared a conservation area, and is now known as the KNUCKLES NATIONAL HERITAGE AND WILDERNESS AREA. The region stretches an impressive 155 sq km that contains five major forest formations, a wide variety of rare and endemic flora and fauna and some breathtaking mountain scenery. It is a real paradise for those who love to hike or mountain bike, offering numerous trails that journey across clear rivers, through dense forests, past flowing waterfalls and lush tea plantations, and alongside terraced paddy fields and colourful Kandyan home gardens. The chance to visit traditional small mountain villages in the area gives an interesting insight into the close-knit atmosphere that such a local community fosters and provides a welcome departure from fast-paced modern day life.

Guests will be met at Raththota and driven to the CAMP AT THE BAYGROUP ESTATE, Riverston. Here they are welcomed and served with a welcome drink and camping rules and regulations. Before lunch is served, guests are free to take a bath from the brook of crystal clear water untouched and unpolluted by man up to that point, flowing through the campsite.

A NATURE TOUR that would arouse the interest of any nature enthusiast and amaze any botanist or researcher. This wonderful tour will take one through almost all forest types in Sri Lanka.

At the end of the hard but interesting and educative day, the camp awaits the guests with a warm cup of tea. After an invigorating wash at the brook, guests can be at leisure stargazing, till the hearty barbecue dinner, which generally is not expected in a remote camp, is ready.

SCHEDULE
• After breakfast, leaving to knuckles.
• A delightful typical Sri Lankan lunch awaits the guests at the camp.
• After lunch and a little leisure time, guests would be taken on a nature tour.
• Back to the camp for the night.
• Night dinner & stay in Knuckles. Standard – luxury camping / Deluxe – super luxury camping.