It provides 80%of its drinking water.Ranking as the fourth-longest river in the country and the length is 145km.The major bridges over Kelani River: 1.Mattakkuliya Bridge 2.Japan Friendship Bridge 3.New Kelani Bridge 4.Railway Bridge 5.Kelanisiri Bridge 6.Kaduwela Bridge 7.Nawagamuwa Bridge 8.Hanwella Bridge 9.Pugoda Bridge 10.Gurugalla Bridge,11.Karawanella Bridge 12.Garagoda Bridge 13.Behenella Bridge 14.OCH Bridge

(Translated by Google) One of the main rivers in Sri Lanka, it originates from Mount Samanola and falls to the sea near the island of Cork in the north of Colombo city. Its drainage area is 2690 square kilometers. It is one of the most important river for generating hydropower in the country. (Original) ශ්‍රි ලංකාවේ පුජනීයත්වයක් ආරෝපණය වි ඇති ප්‍රධාන ගංගාවකි.සමනොළ කදුවැටියෙන් ආරම්භ වී කොළඹ නගරයට උතුරින් පිහිටි කාක දිවයින අසලින් මුහුදට වැටෙයි.එහි ජල වහන ප්‍රාදේශය වර්ග කිලෝමීටර් 2690ක් වේ.වාර්ෂික ගඟට ලැබෙන ජලස්කන්ධය අක්කර අඩි 70190000ක් පමණ වන අතර එයින් මුහුදට යන්නේ 64% පමණි. මෙරට ජල විදුලිය නිපදවීම සදහා කලක සිටම බෙහෙවින් දායක වී ඇති ගංඟාව මෙයයි.නිතර නිතර ජල ගැලීම් වල‍ට ප්‍රසිද්ධ ගංඟාවකි.

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The Kelani River (Sinhalese: කැළණි ගඟ) is a 145-kilometre-long (90 mi) river in Sri Lanka. Ranking as the fourth-longest river in the country, it stretches from the Sri Pada Mountain Range to Colombo. It flows through or bordering the Sri Lankan districts of Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Gampaha and Colombo.The kelani river also flows through the capital of Sri Lanka,Colombo and provides 80%of its drinking water.

Great for rafting, esp beginners.

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The kelani river is starting at samanala kanda & the end of kelani river is modara

The Kelani River is a 145-kilometre-long river in Sri Lanka. Ranking as the fourth-longest river in the country, it stretches from the Sri Pada Mountain Range to Colombo. It flows through or borders the Sri Lankan districts of Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Gampaha and Colombo.

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The Kelani River, a prominent watercourse in Sri Lanka, extends for approximately 145 kilometers, making it one of the island nation's significant rivers. Interestingly, its source is located at the revered Sri Pada (Sri Padhaya) mountain, in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Despite its distinct origin, the Kelani River holds immense importance for the people and ecosystems it nurtures. Flowing through diverse landscapes, including forests, tea plantations, and urban areas, the Kelani River plays a multifaceted role. It provides essential water resources for agriculture, serves as a habitat for various species of flora and fauna, and supports the livelihoods of countless communities along its banks. The river's journey eventually leads to the Indian Ocean, and it serves as a vital waterway for transportation and commerce in the region. Additionally, its surroundings offer picturesque vistas and opportunities for adventure enthusiasts, such as white-water rafting and hiking. However, like many rivers worldwide, the Kelani River faces environmental challenges, including pollution and habitat degradation. It is imperative for Sri Lanka to focus on conservation efforts to safeguard this crucial natural resource for future generations. In summary, the Kelani River, with its significant length and origin in the Horton Plains, is a pivotal part of Sri Lanka's landscape and livelihoods. Its protection and sustainable management are essential to ensure the river's continued contribution to the nation's well-being and natural beauty.

The Kelani River is a beautiful tranquil area. I enjoyed river rafting and tried rock pool jumping. My raft instructor advised the film The Bridge over the River Kwai was filmed here.

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(Translated by Google) Beauty (Original) அழகு