Waterfalls & lush green hills
This area of outstanding beauty is also a place of historical importance. In 1875, the Prince of Wales visited this area and was so impressed with the water quality. The building of the Labugama reservoir is thought to have been inspired by this.
Location: Thummodara
Distance from Colombo city: 42 km
| Trip type | Day hike |
| Trail route type | Point-to-point |
| Length | 8 km |
| Elevation at trailhead | 69 m |
| Elevation at trail-end | 67 m |
| Cumulative elevation gain | 478 m |
| Level | Moderate to challenging |
| 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 – 17:00 |
| Inclusions | Trek guide/transport to Labugama and back/lunch/water/trail snacks |
| Exclusions | Breakfast/transport to the pick-up point |
| When | December to April & July to September |
Highlights
Waterfalls: Rumudu Ella / Elle Uda Ella & Sitawaka Wet zone Botanic Gardens
What to wear
Walking shoes with a good grip and ankle support
Long pants/Bermuda shorts
Shirt/t-shirt/casual 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 the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| per person | $55 | $45 |