Natural Resources

Forests, reservoirs, rivers, waterfalls and nature reserves in the Kegalle district.

Protected forest reserve with diverse flora and fauna, trekking trails and bird-watching opportunities.

📍Kegalle District

Scenic reservoir surrounded by hills — popular for evening walks, photography and picnics.

📍Kegalle Town outskirts

Major river running through the district — supports fishing communities, irrigation and scenic beauty.

📍Flows through Ruwanwella, Deraniyagala & Yatiyanthota

Scenic river famous for the Pinnawala elephant bathing — flows through Rambukkana and surrounding areas.

📍Pinnawala & Rambukkana area

Kegalle is Sri Lanka's rubber heartland — visit working estates to see latex tapping and processing.

📍Throughout Kegalle District

Distinctive flat-topped mountain resembling an open book. Popular hiking destination with panoramic summit views.

📍Aranayake, Kegalle District