Forest Walk and Birding Tour to Udawatte Kele, Kandy from Negombo

Forest walk and birding tour in the historical King’s forest, Udawatte Kele. This historic sanctuary is famous not only for its avifauna but also its variety of plant species including lianas, shrubs and small trees. It contains 460 plant species including 135 species of trees and nine endemic species the opportunity to visit the Senkada Cave, where a hermit lived alone in the forest. It is also home to several species of mammals and reptiles, which makes it a holistic nature experience.  This is a great place to explore the bird life where approximately 80 species of birds can be seen.

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   Udawattekele Sanctuary

   2 hours

   Udawatte Kele is the only forest reserve in the Kandy city limits and is a great addition to your list of things to do in Kandy. It was once known as Uda Wasala Watta meaning the garden above the royal palace and is of significant cultural and historic value. This breathtaking forest is a hotspot for bird enthusiasts. It is a moderate track that is great at burning off the excess calories gained while holidaying. This historic sanctuary is famous not only for its avifauna but also for its variety of plant species including lianas, shrubs and small trees. It contains 460 plant species including 135 species of trees and nine endemic species.

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   Kandyan Cultural Centre

   1 hour

   You will be able to see the historically important ruins and places from the Kandyan Kingdom such as the Lady Horton’s Road, Royal Pond, Lovers’ Walk, and Marble Seat. The opportunity to visit the Senkada Cave, where a hermit lived alone in the forest. It is also home to several species of mammals and reptiles, which makes it a holistic nature experience It is easily accessible and has a great educational and recreational appeal The forest is also a very important religious site as it contains three Buddhist meditation hermitages and three rock shelter dwellings. It is suitable for all ages.

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   Kandy Lake

   Pass by

   Kandy Lake, otherwise called Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is a counterfeit lake in the core of the slope city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, worked in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe by the Temple of the Tooth. Throughout the years, it was diminished in size. It is an ensured lake, with angling restricted.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes/Hat/ Sun block lotion

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.