The Bridge on the River Kwai, an Academy Award-winning movie from 1957, was filmed on the Kelani River near Kitulgala. Kitulgala, also known as the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve, is a rainforest region that is impacted by both monsoons and is likely the wettest location in Sri Lanka. It was created to safeguard the drainage basin of the Kelani River. In terms of fauna, Kitulgala is home to a sizable number of elusive indigenous species, including birds like the Ceylon Scimitar Babbler, Spot-winged Thrush, and Ceylon Grey Hornbill. The river is home to rare fish and amphibians, and the Grizzled Indian Squirrel is one of the mammals. But at the moment, white-water rafting is associated with the term “Kitulgala. When someone proposes going to Kitulgala, they typically envision a weekend of adventure that includes some delectable meals, a jungle hike, and camping in the great outdoors.