Driving down south, you will come across charming Balapitiya as well as fascinating attractions in and around the area. Occupying pride of place in the district of Galle, Madu Ganga is not only a recreational hotspot in its hometown Balapitiya but also the southern capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is a country known the world over for its natural beauties and rich cultural heritage.
The country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and a number of streams and rivers stem from the hilly center of the country making it a resplendent land offering freshwater and saltwater activities. Located 80 km away from Colombo, and a short distance away from Ayurveda Hotel Sri Lanka such as the Amba Ayurveda Boutique Hotel, Madu River is a complex coastal ecosystem of mangroves and islands. As a river that is famed for its biodiversity the most coveted ecological feature of the Madu Ganga are its mangrove forests. Encircled by marshlands the mangrove forest is believed to cover more than 150 acres of the river’s total surface area and serves as the verdant home to countless flora and fauna species.
There are many tour operators at the mouth of the river in Balapitiya who take groups of visitors on day trips to see the Madu River estuary for a reasonable fee. Take a picturesque boat ride down Madu River; a relaxing river cruise through a thick mangrove forest. Cinnamon Island and Kothdoowa (Temple Island) are must visits! In fact a cruise on the river has been a popular activity for day trippers and holidaymakers based in surrounding beach hubs in the area since time immemorial.
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