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Do I need a guide for Kanneliya Rain Forest trekking?

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Tara T.•1805 rep•1

I am staying in Galle and want to do a day hike. Can I walk the trails independently or are guides mandatory at the gate.

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asked 5 months ago

Tara T.•1805 rep•1

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Yes, a guide is mandatory to enter the Kanneliya Forest Reserve. You can hire a certified tracker directly at the entrance gate for a very reasonable fee. They are essential not just for navigation, but also for spotting endemic birds and reptiles that you would otherwise walk right past.

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