From Colombo this forest can be reached using the following routes.
1. Colombo – Kaduwela – Veliveriya – Attanagalle – Galapitamada – Salgala (1/2 hours)
2. Colombo – Peliyagoda – Warakapola turn right from the junction to - Galapitamada
This is a forested area where a Buddhist place of worship is located similar to Bodinagala. The foot path inside the forest is about ½ km. But the low country, tall forest is rich in bird life.
Birds to look for
White-rumped Shama, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Common Hill Myna, Paradise Flycatcher, Yellow-fronted Barbet, Ceylon Grey Hornbill, Black-naped Flycatcher, Ceylon Small Barbet, Black-headed Cuckoo Shrike, Crimson Backed Woodpecker and many more.
http://www.ceylonbirdclub.org/
