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	Kitulgala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka.
		The Kelani river is wide at Kitulgala, but it is shallow apart from a deep channel near the opposite bank, so in the drier months it provides a safe and attractive place to swim, wash and play.
		The Academy Award-winning "The Bridge on the River Kwai" was filmed on the Kelani near Kitulgala, although nothing remains now except the concrete foundations for the bridge (and, supposedly, the submerged train cars that plunged into the river in the climactic scene).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kitulgala (421 words)

	Travel Sri Lanka - Towns - Kitulgala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Kitulgala is a pleasant small town whose name is derived from the strangely prehistoric-looking kitul tree, vast numbers of which can be seen in the area.
		Kitulgala is rising in popularity as a place for white-water rafting.
		It the same aspects of the river that led film director David Lean to choose Kitulgala as the important location for the bridge construction and destruction scenes in Bridge on the River Kwai, which was shot entirely on location in the island in 1956.
	www.travelsrilanka.com /travel/towns/kitulgala/index.php (247 words)

	Sri Lanka 1999
		Oriental Honey Buzzard - 2 at Kitulgala and 1 at Bodhinagala.
		Ceylon Hanging-Parrot - 40+ mainly at Kitulgala, Sinharajah and Ingiriya.
		Stork-billed Kingfisher - 1 at Kitulgala, 2 at Udawattakelle and 1 at Bundala.
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/tripreports/SriLanka99.html (5754 words)

	Kitulgala (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		View of the river Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka.
		Crossing the river The river can be crossed by walking out across the shallows and Crossing the deep channel in a dugout canoe, which is stabilised with an outrigger.
		Red Bananas in Kitulgala forest Bananas of both Red and yellow varieties are grown.
	kitulgala.area51.ipupdater.com (428 words)

	Exotic Tours to Sri Lanka, India and Maldives - Kitulgala, Sri Lanka (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Kitulgala has always been famous in Sri Lanka as the location for the classic David Lean movie, Bridge on the River Kwai.
		Although the site is still a shrine to the film, Kitulgala today is becoming better known as a good destination for white water rafting.
		Kitulgala is also an ideal spot for trekking with its dense wooded areas, deep green hills and flowing waters.
	uttusa.com /exploringsl/nature/kitulgala.htm (169 words)

	Travel Sri Lanka - White-Water Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Kitulgala had a brush with fame when it was chosen as the location for David Lean's 1957 epic, Bridge on the River Kwai.
		The town is situated on a particularly delightful stretch of the Kelani River that incorporates rock-strewn sections and rapids, often enclosed by high banks of tall bamboo, conditions ideal for the sport of white-water rafting.
		Kitulgala is the popular choice as a result of its position on a main tourist route and because of its facilities.
	www.travelsrilanka.com /activities/white_water_rafting/index.php (1000 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - Features
		The film locality for David Lean's seven Academy Awards winning film, 'Bridge on the River Kwai' in the mid nineteen fifties, Kitulgala's, scenic upriver location, is now basking in its full glory with the revival of watersports especially white water rafting in Sri Lanka.
		According to CHC Marketing Manager Ranjith Balasuriya, Kitulgala is an ideal holiday haunt for both the young, and the 'young at heart,' given the area's ideal conditions for rafting or for a relaxing holiday away from the grind of everyday work.
		"The Kitulgala area is also not just for the adventurous, since its strategic location (which forms the meeting point for three rivers) has resulted in a 'warm water base,' in the Liyan Oya area with therapeutic benefits for many an ill," Balasuriya says.
	www.dailynews.lk /2003/05/31/fea08.html (684 words)

	Online edition of Sunday Observer - Business
		Kitulgala Rest House surrounded by the scenic beauty of the misty mountains and the gigantic Kelani river is a dream come true for all discerning travellers be it a foreigner or Sri Lankan.
		Kitulgala now stands as a star class rest house with 20 deluxe rooms providing all modern facilities.
		The scenic surroundings of the Kitulgala Rest House blends with the friendly, charming and affable staff, from the humble bell boy to the energetic Manager, Saman Alwis, who treats every guests be it a foreigner or Sri Lanka as a VIP during their stay at the rest house.
	www.sundayobserver.lk /2002/06/23/fea14.html (472 words)

	Kitulgala -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Kitulgala is a small town in the west of (A republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948) Sri Lanka.
		Many (A person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats) birders stay at Kitulgala.
		This area has most of the rainforest (Warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings) bird species that are found at the World Biosphere Reserve at (Click link for more info and facts about Sinharaja) Sinharaja, although in lower numbers.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ki/kitulgala.htm (457 words)

	Bird watching Trip Report from Sri Lanka
		Regulary observed in Bodhinagala, Sinharaja, Uda Walawe and one bird in Kitulgala.
		Observed at Bodhinagala, Sinharaja, Tissa, Yala, Bundala and Kitulgala.
		Observed at Sinharaja, Uda Walawe, Tissa, Yala, Bundala and Kitulgala.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/sri-lanka/sri5/sri-jan2001.htm (3491 words)

	Whitewater Rafting: Whitewater Rafting Holidays in Sri Lanka
		Located on the banks of the Kelani River, the area of the river that's part of Kitulgala, is a pleasurable stretch of flowing water, ideal for whitewater rafting.
		Offering seven rapids to tackle and rated between grades two and three, the whitewater rafting run at Kitulgala is six and half kilometres in length and takes approximately one and half hours to complete.
		These exciting alternative runs are definitely for the highly experienced rafters and Kitulgala is undoubtedly the most popular option considered by the novices and the experienced, due to its convenient location and comprehensive facilities.
	www.srilankaleisureguide.com /sri_lanka_whitewater_rafting_vacation.html (1091 words)

	Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Sri Lanka Update - 5th - 25th January 2005 — Don’t cancel your trip! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Seen with ease at Kitulgala, Yala and Sinharaja.
		Although heard at both Kitulgala and Sinharaja, the only birds seen were a pair at the Blue Magpie Hotel Sinharaja.
		Seen at Kitulgala, Victoriya Park, Nuwara Eliya, Yala and Tissamaharama.
	www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=614 (951 words)

	Walkers Tours
		Kitulgala was the film location of David Lean’s masterpiece “The Bridge On The River Kwai”;.
		Today Kitulgala is an excellent area for adventure activities including Mountain Biking, Birding and of course White Water Rafting.
		The excitement and adrenaline serge experienced while sitting in a 06 or 08 man raft and being completely at the mercy of the rapids can only be expressed as unforgettable.
	www.walkerstours.com /services/whitewaterrafting.htm (101 words)

	Feature
		Some remains of the bridge may still be seen about one kilometre from the Kitulgala Rest House, which has an interesting display of scenes from the film.
		Today Kitulgala is becoming quite popular for white water rafting, a sport that attracts young men and women with a taste of adrenaline to challenge the chaos of rocks in the river.
		The dominant scenery from Kitulgala includes vast vistas of verdurous tea, interspersed with eucalyptus plantations of the Forest Department, and rocky outcrops reminiscent of castellated scenes from Dore's pictures of Don Quixote.
	www.dailynews.lk /2005/08/20/fea04.htm (911 words)

	Kitulgala Kaleni River
		Kitulgala is an Eco Adventure with rafting in The Kaleni River including walks in the bird trails of the adjoining rain forest mountains ranging to Sri Pada range and Hortain Plains of the central hills.
		it is at Kitulgala the bridge for the film set was built.
		The beautiful tributary of the Kelani River, over which the bridge was built is still attracting fans to the town.
	www.lastminute.lk /srilankatravelplanner/destinfo.asp?xi=35&km=0 (361 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Sri Lanka
		2 birds at Kitulgala, 1 at Sinharaja and 2 at Bibile
		1 bird at Kitulgala, 4 at Sinharaja and a flock of 12 at Sigiriya
		1 at Kitulgala and 1 at Sinharaja, 1 in the forest at Horton Plains and 2 at Sigiriya
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/sri-lanka/sri12/sri-dec-03.htm (7634 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Sri Lanka
		From the rivershore at Kitulgala Rest House you must cross the river by canoe to get to the birdingspot: the gardens of a small village and the forest.
		Kitulgala Rest House is a bit faded and expensive (38$) but practical for the canoe.
		Kitulgala — spectacular views of one bird, Uda Walawe, Yala — two plus one birds flushed by the jeep.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/sri-lanka/sri10/feb-03.htm (3570 words)

	Birds, Wild Life & Nature
		If you are very keen of Birds in Sri Lanka you will find at least 30 top locations for bird watching.
		Kitulgala is an Eco Adventure with rafting in The Kaleni River including walks in the bird trails of the adjoining rain forest mountains ranging to Sri Pada r...
		Nuwara Eliya is the heart of hill country regarded as most popular hill resort for its misty mountain climate and scenery, is Sri Lanka's.
	www.lastminute.lk /srilankatravelplanner/destination.asp?xi=105&xs=Sri+Lanka+Travel+Planner (289 words)

	WORLDTWITCH - Birding in Sri Lanka & Southern India by Jon Hornbuckle
		Kitulgala - this reserve is well worth a visit as it is easy to explore the lower section between about 200-500m asl, a very good area for most Sri Lankan wet zone forest birds, including the tricky endemic Spurfowl, Grey Hornbill and Green-billed Coucal.
		The key bird is the Coucal, which frequents the gardens in the morning, before you enter the forest, particularly near the concrete bridge.
		The most convenient accommodation is the Kitulgala Guest House, from where the river is crossed by canoe to get to the gardens and forest.
	www.worldtwitch.com /sri_lanka_jh.htm (7330 words)

	Online edition of Sunday Observer - Business
		Kitulgala Rest House, owned and managed by the Ceylon Hotels Corporation has honoured David Lean, Producer/Director of the famous film,'The Bridge on the River Kwai' by opening a modern restaurant in his name, at the rest house where the 7-Academy award winner was filmed in the vicinity of the rest house, years ago.
		The opening of the restaurant in the name of David Lean, was the brain child of CHC Chairman, Bodhisiri Ranasinghe, Senior Manager, Marketing/Travel, Ceylon Hotels Corporation, Ranjith Balasuriya said.
		Under the guidance of Chairman, Ranasinghe and Ranjith Balasuriya, Saman Alwis is all out to make Kitulgala Rest House the most popular stop-over to both foreign and Sri Lankans travelling between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya on the Colombo/Hatton highway.
	www.sundayobserver.lk /2004/02/01/fea15.html (852 words)

	Birdwatching Trip Report from Sri Lanka
		Like many of the waders at Yala the majority were on pans outside the National Park itself, on the way back to Tissamaharama.
		SRI LANKA GREY HORNBILL 3 or 4 Bodhinagala, 2 Sinharaja, 2 Yala, 1 Kitulgala.
		BLYTH’S REED WARBLER 2 Sinharaja, 1 Bundala, 1 Kitulgala.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/sri-lanka/sri1/list.htm (1384 words)

	Rafter's Retreat, Kitugala, Kandy & Hill Country, Sri Lanka
		Kitulgala is exactly 100km south east from Colombo, between Avissawella & Hatton and about half way between Colombo and Nuwara Eliya.
		Channa will happily arrange for you to be picked up from Colombo airport, or can pick you up and drive you there himself as he lives in Colombo.
		If you are under your own steam, Kitulgala is a 3-hour-plus hike by public transport but easily reached by car.
	www.i-escape.com /hotel.php?section=getting_there&hotel_key=SL032 (129 words)

	Big Game Fishing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Afternoon select a suitable large rock-pool for fishing, and try with fly-bait and natural bait for Mahseer Return to Rest House in the evening.
		Visit the site of the Bridge for the film "Bridge on the River Kwai", and the Beli-lena cave where remains of the pre-historic man (skeletons, zoo-facts, lithi-facts and food remains) dating to 20,000 years were found.
		Kitulgala is an excellent place for a river bath.
	www.jetwingeco.com /web_pages/active_holiday_pages/active_holiday_fishing.html (617 words)

	Sveriges Ornitologiska förening:Sri Lanka 1 — 16 februari 2005
		Sri Lanka Frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger 1 par i Kitulgala och 2 på bon i Sinharaja.
		Malabar Trogon Harpactes fasciatus 5 i Kitulgala och 1 i Sinharaja.
		Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill Ocyeros gingalensis några sedda vid Sinharaja och 3 vid Kitulgala.
	www.sofnet.org /index.asp?lev=2804&typ=1 (875 words)

	Jewel of the Indian Ocean Bird Watching Report
		Kitulgala Rest House, our base for the next two nights, is situated at the side of the River Kelani and just a few kilometres from the setting for the film ‘Bridge over the River Kwai’.
		One watched in daytime in large trees by the church at Kitulgala.
		Several at Kitulgala Forest, heard at Horton Plains Forest and at Udawattekale Forest Reserve (Kandy).
	www.limosaholidays.co.uk /tripReportDetail.cfm?reportID=262 (5754 words)

	Sura's Blog :: General :: White Water Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		I've just arrived from a day of White water rafting on the Kelani River near the town of Kitulgala.
		With many rivers arising in the central mountains and then flowing downhill for much of their length Sri Lanka is a pretty good place for the sport.
		Kitulgala is a grade 2/3 course of natural rapids.
	surakshan.surasoft.com /blog/post/index/58/index.php?cal=06,2005 (470 words)

	Serendipitous species discovery in Sri Lanka
		In February 1995, Deepal H. Warakagoda first heard and tape-recorded an unfamiliar owl-like call at night in Kitulgala Proposed Reserve, a rainforest in the wet zone of Sri Lanka.
		Over the next six years he heard the call several more times, at Kitulgala and at Sinharaja Forest Reserve, but was never able to observe the calling bird.
		Deepal compared the recording to other Asian owls, and sent it to Pamela Rasmussen, who agreed that while it sounded like an owl, it did not match any of the species known to occur in Sri Lanka, although it was most like Reddish Scops-owl Otus rufescens.
	www.birdlife.org /news/features/2004/07/scops-owl.html (849 words)

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