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White Water Rafting in Kitaluga, Sri Lanka (December 2010)

If you're looking for an action-packed adventure when in Sri Lanka, there are numerous rapids that are excellent for white water rafting. Kitulgala's Kelani River (one of the main river's of Sri Lanka) is one of the most popular rivers for white water rafting. The Kelani River is made more famous since the bridge that was built for the film set of "The Bridge over the River Kwai" (1957) is located there (the real one is in Burma). The Kelani River’s rock strewn sections and rapids are ideal for white water rafting and thrill seekers who seek adventure while in Sri Lanka. I highly recommend it.
White Water Rafting in Kitaluga, Sri Lanka cover page.
White Water Rafting in Kitaluga, Sri Lanka cover page.		 Map of Sri Lanka with the star indicating Kitaluga.
Map of Sri Lanka with the star indicating Kitaluga.		 Kitulgala's Kelani River (one of the main river's of Sri Lanka) is a popular destination for white water rafting.
Kitulgala's Kelani River (one of the main river's of Sri Lanka) is a popular destination for white water rafting.		 My tour guide, Kumara, and other passengers on our raft.
My tour guide, Kumara, and other passengers on our raft.
This girl on our raft was looking apprehensive.
This girl on our raft was looking apprehensive.		 The Kitulgala River's rock strewn sections and the rapids are ideal for white water rafting.
The Kitulgala River's rock strewn sections and the rapids are ideal for white water rafting.		 Ahead, was the bridge that was built for the film set of The Bridge over the River Kwai (the real one is in Burma).
Ahead, was the bridge that was built for the film set of "The Bridge over the River Kwai" (the real one is in Burma).		 A closer view of The Bridge over the River Kwai that was used in the movie.
A closer view of "The Bridge over the River Kwai" that was used in the movie.
We wound up in the Kitulgala River after our raft tipped over.
We wound up in the Kitulgala River after our raft tipped over.		 I have to commend Kumara for his bravery, since he did not know how to swim!
I have to commend Kumara for his bravery, since he did not know how to swim!		 At the end of the run, we piled the rafts on the top of a truck and rode back to our starting point.
At the end of the run, we piled the rafts on the top of a truck and rode back to our starting point.		 That's me sitting in back and Kumara standing on the roof.
That's me sitting in back and Kumara standing on the roof.

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