Boat Trips & Fishing on the Mahaweli River

Its headwaters are in central and eastern Sri Lanka flowing through lush vegetation it turns eastwards near Kandy and then northwards into the lowlands flowing past Polonnaruwa to join the sea at 7 miles south of Trincomalee at Koddiyar Bay. It is the island’s longest river 335 km in length. The boat-ride will take you on the lake formed by the Polgolla Dam, which send the water through underground tunnels into the dry arid north for irrigation projects. Fishing can be done while enjoying this ride.

Duration of visit:  ½ day.