Madu River Boat Ride
Madu Ganga (River) is located between Balapitiya and Karandeniya in Galle district, which is a famous tourist event in down south of the country. Full of biodiversity and beauty, Balapitiya Madu River is known as the third Ramsar wetland in South Asia. The Madu River, with a heritage of most valuable mangrove ecosystem in Sri Lanka, was called an ecological creation consisting of 64 islands in the past. But nowadays we cannot see 64 islands of it. It can be concluded that the number of islands may have decreased due to reasons such as rising water level, submergence of small islands in water or connecting to land, merging the small islands and soil erosion. At present it is limited to 44 islands and some of them are Koth Duva, Ma Duva, Muvan Duva, Naidu, Satapaha Duva, Gona Duva, Mirala Duva, Appala Duva, Galman Duva, and Meda Duva etc, which have the natural beauty.
Moreover, the beautiful Madu river, which is home to rare mangrove species, migratory bird species, butterflies, mammals, ornamental fish and amphibians, has been designated as a sanctuary by the Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka.
Among the islands belonging to the Madu River, the largest island has an area of nearly 39 hectares, and that island is called Ma duwa. It is believed that the name “Madu river” came into use because of that Ma duwa island.
Locals believe that the smallest island in the Madu River is known as the Five Cents Island (Satapaha Duva). Because, it takes the shape of a five cent in Sri Lankan Rupees. And it is also said that at that time this was sold to someone for five cents.
There is an ancient Hindu temple on the Madu River. Some idols and relics are still visible today.
Another famous island of Madu river is the Cinnamon island. Anyone visiting to this famous island can witness the process of crushing cinnamon and extracting cinnamon oil from Begining to End. There, cinnamon-related products are available at very low prices, and it also enables you to become an economic asset to the people living on that island.
Madu river safari sri lanka
Madu river is most popular among tourists for boating and it spans over a large area. The boat service provides an opportunity for local and foreign tourists who come to experience the beauty of the Madu River to enjoy its beauty for themselves. The Madu River tour can be tailored to suit your needs and you can choose to visit the mangroves or choose a full river tour or a short tour. These three packages are known as madu ganga trip package. But, to see all the beauty of the Madu Ganga requires a full trip. Madu river boat safari sri lanka price varies by season and service providers. It mostly varies between $40 and $50 per boat.
It is wonderful to sail through the mangroves and enjoy the coolness and beauty of the environment. Passing the mangroves you will find fish massage (theropy) centers. Several such attics are located all over the Madu River.
The Madu River is rich in mangrove plants such as Berry, Ratumilla, Gourd, Cow mangrove, Thelakiria and Flower mangrove. The mangrove plant called Ratumilla can be seen only in the vicinity of the Madu River in this country. It is said that there are 28 species of reptiles, 13 species of amphibians, 18 species of mammals, 60 species of butterflies and 50 species of fish. About 100 species of birds can be seen near the Madu River, About 100 species of birds can be seen near the Madu River, which is a paradise for birds. Due to all these Madu River is very popular among local and foreign tourists.
