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Balapitiya Madu River

A perfect creation of nature surrounded by greenery

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A perfect creation of nature surrounded by greenery and undisturbed natural habitat, 80km away from the city of Colombo in Balapitiya is the Madu River. The Madu Ganga as it is locally known is a lagoon with 64 small islands which holds ancient monasteries and ruins surrounded by pristine mangrove. A boat ride is a must in Madu River to experience the beauty of nature and to see the wild animals and birds in their natural habitat. The boat ride will take you through mangrove tunnels to explore the wetland and help you experience the magic of nature.

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