The 4-hour Udawattekele Forest Reserve Hike offers a chance to explore the ancient forests of Kandy. Enter a realm dominated by the jungle. Traverse trails paved with stones that were once charming pathways in vibrant green pleasure gardens, centuries past. Observe rare and endemic bird species.
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Kandy - You will be starting your tour at 7:00 am from the Kandy City Center. Your guide will pick you and take you the entrance of Udawattakele Sanctuary.
After getting the tickets your naturalist guide will take you on an interesting trail through the forest. You will be stopping periodically to rest and refresh yourselves.
The 104 hectare Udawattekele Forest Reserve in Kandy has an interesting history behind it. Historical records state that the caves within the forest were used by monks as dwellings for millennia. Your naturalist might take you for a visit to some of these dwellings.
As you go deeper you will find many rare flora and fauna, especially a large number of birds. A survey in 2013 identified 58 tree species, 61 shrubs and small trees, 31 indigenous herbs - of which 12 are orchids, and 57 types of lianas, creepers and vines; many of which are endemic.
Amongst the fauna are 80 birds; including endemic birds such as Layard’s parakeet, yellow-fronted barbet and the brown-capped babbler and rare birds such as the three-toed kingfisher.
The hike through the forest will have you returning back to the entrance by approximately 11:00 am completing your tour.
- Refreshments provided
- Entrance ticket to the Udawattakele Forest Sanctuary included
- Guided tour with an English-speaking naturalist
- Hotel Pick & Drop
- Gratuties
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
