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Udawattakele Forest Reserve Hiking Tour in Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
$83
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Overview
The Udawattekele Forest Reserve Hike in Kandy offers an immersive journey through ancient forests filled with rich biodiversity. This 3-hour hike allows you to connect with nature while discovering rare bird species and the historical significance of the area.
- 🌳 Begin your adventure at 7:00 am from the Kandy City Center, where your guide will meet you for a seamless start.
- 🎟️ Entrance tickets to the Udawattekele Sanctuary are included, ensuring easy access to the trails.
- 🌿 An experienced English-speaking naturalist will lead the hike, sharing insights into the unique flora and fauna.
- 🦜 Encounter over 80 bird species, including endemic varieties like Layard's parakeet and rare sightings such as the three-toed kingfisher.
- 🌼 Discover 58 tree species, 61 shrubs, and numerous endemic herbs and orchids throughout the reserve.
- 💧 Refresh yourself with periodic breaks during the hike, allowing you to enjoy the serene environment.
- 🏞️ Historical sites within the forest, including ancient monk dwellings, may be included in your guided experience.
- 🚕 Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are provided for your convenience, making the experience hassle-free.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the starting point.
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Udawattakele Forest Reserve Hike from Kandy
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- An English speaking naturalist as a guide
- Entrance ticket to the Udawattakele Forest Sanctuary.
- refreshments
- Gratuties
- Hotel Pick & Drop
Meeting point
Near the Kandy city center
Return details
Near the Kandy city center
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.
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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Udawattakele Forest Reserve Hiking Tour in Kandy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
$83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!