Follow the trail on foot to a village with a secret, paddle through the butterfly reservoir on a canoe, and traverse the chilly mountain on a bike, all in one day at Belihuloya.
Located in the southwestern part of the hill country, the geographical location and its climatically transitional condition make Belihuloya a paradise for adrenaline lovers.
Moist semi-evergreen forests, tropical savanna forests, dry pathana grasslands, and montane temperate forests, which are ideal for trekking and cycling, and the butterfly-shaped Samanalawewa Reservoir set out a perfect location for canoeing in flat water.
Read MoreHere we are doing a soft to moderate 6-kilometer nature trail to a traditional village, alongside the riverine forest of Belihuloya through paddy fields, encountering beautiful streams and waterfalls. At the end of the trail, we do a one-hour canoe ride crossing the Samanalawewa and go into a local house for a traditional lunch. After finishing lunch, we will get on our cycles and do 6 km of pedaling to the start point.
Why should you book this trip?
- Belihuloya has a perfect setting with a non-humid, excellent climatic condition all year round, making it one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors and its natural environment.
- Positioned very close to famed tourist locations, Ella, Nuwara Eliya, and Haputale.
- The trekking trail takes you through the wilderness and also to a village known to have been engaged in the steel industry between 161 and 137 BC – probably one of the first in the world.
- A great opportunity to get close to nature and to observe different species of birds and butterflies along with the local agricultural and farming systems.
- Get some fascinating insights into village lifestyles.
- Could be combined with some other leisure and adventure activities like zip-lining, ATV rides, archery, etc.
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