Keepers of the forest…
When the streams and wells started to go dry due to the extensive quarrying and deforestation, the villagers of Olaboduwa North formed a society known as “Mihithala Mithuro” (Earth Friends) on their initiative to protect the forest resource on which they were so dependent …
Location: Gonapola
Distance from the pick-up point: 26 km
Kodigahakanda (Flag-Tree Hill – 115m MSL): Granite-based hillock with its 45ha secondary scrub jungle considered as one of the most biodiverse concentrations in the Kalutara district: 133 species of flora, 18 species of reptiles, 4 species of amphibians, 16 species of fish, 45 species of butterflies, 72 species of birds and 17 species of mammals. Olaboduwa: The home of the Raigam family of the low country folk dance tradition. Here you will get a chance to meet Guru (Master) Karunadasa Olaboduwa who is the leading figure of this hereditary family.
| Trip type | Day hike |
| Trail route | Point-to-point |
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | 4-8 |
| Pick-up point | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Kotte – 07:00 |
| Drop-off point | Pick-up point – 16:30 |
| Inclusions | Trek guide/transportation to Gonapola and back/lunch/water |
| Exclusions | Breakfast/transportation to pick-up point |
| When | December to April & July to October |
What to wear
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- Walking shoes with a good grip and ankle support
- Long pants/bermuda shorts
- T-shirt/casual shirt/tops
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What to put in your daypack
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- Cap/hat
- Sunglasses & sun protection cream
- Hand towel
- Small trash bag
- Light waterproof jacket (k-way) – depending on weather
- Plastic bags – to keep your phone/camera dry
- Emergency phone numbers
- Copy of your ID or passport
- Basic first aid kit [/symple_toggle]
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Price
4-6 persons $ 65 pp
7-8 persons $ 55 pp