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
| Trip type | Day hike |
| Trail route type | Point-to-point |
| Length | 8 km |
| Elevation at trailhead | 49 m |
| Elevation at trail-end | 27 m |
| Cumulative elevation gain | 59 m |
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | 4 to 8 |
| Pick-up point | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Kotte – 07:00 |
| Drop-off point | Boardwalk restaurant car park, Waters Edge, Kotte – 16:30 |
| Inclusions | Trek guide/transport to Gonapola and back/lunch/water |
| Exclusions | Breakfast/transport to the pick-up point |
| When | December to April & July to September |
Highlights
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.
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 backpack
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
| N° of persons | 4-6 | 7-8 |
|---|---|---|
| USD per person | $65 | $55 |