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 

      • Walking shoes with a good grip and ankle support
      • Long pants/bermuda shorts
      • T-shirt/casual shirt/tops 

What to put in your daypack 

      • 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]

Price 
4-6 persons $ 65 pp
7-8 persons $ 55 pp

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