Kalu Ganga

Kalu Ganga (Sinhala: කළු ගඟ; literally: Black River) is a river in Sri Lanka. The river originates from Sri Pada Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, reaching the sea at Kalutara after a 129 km (80 mi) journey. The Black River flows through the Ratnapura and the Kalutara District and passes the city Ratnapura. The mountainous forests in the Central Province and the Sinharaja Forest Reserve are the main sources of water for the river.^[1] The Edwardian manor, Richmond Castle is on the banks of the river near Kalutara.^[2][3][4]

Downstream view, in Ratnapura.

Kalu Ganga
Kalu Ganga in Ratnapura
Kalu Ganga (Sri Lanka)
Native name	කළු ගඟ (Sinhala)
Location
Country	Sri Lanka
Physical characteristics
Source	Sri Pada Peak Wilderness Sanctuary
• elevation	2,400 m (7,874 ft)
Mouth	Indian Ocean
• location	Kalutara
• elevation	1m
Length	129 km (80 mi)
Basin size	2,766 km2 (1,068 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries
• left	Kukule River, wey River, Denawaka River, Hangamu River
• right	Kuru River, Induru River

See also

• List of rivers in Sri Lanka