Madu River which flows across Balapitiya (approx 80kms down south) is
one of the rarely visited and unspoiled attractions any nature lover
can find in Sri Lanka. She boasts of having a cluster of 64 small
islands scattered along her path and the most of which are uninhabited
and covered with mangroves. The largest is known as "Ma
Doowa" where about 300 families live and the smallest is called
"Satha Paha Doowa". According to folklore this islet had
been purchased for five cents but some say the name has derived due to
its shape. “Kurundu Doowa (Cinnamon isle) is one of the attractions of
river where the dweller Pemadasa maintains a cinnamon plantation. The
main attraction of all is "Koth Doowa" which is housed to a
serene Buddhist temple with a statue of Lord Buddha and a venerated
old Bo (pipal) tree. The river and the islands also provide shelter to
many fauna and flora. But over enthusiastic nature lovers are
forewarned! - Madu River is also a den for crocodiles.
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