Kanneliya is a small UNESCO biosphere reserve in Galle District in southern Sri Lanka. Probably it is more appropriate for a natural bath, Hiking, waterfalls and beautiful landscapes. The trail completes the circle climbing down to the "Anagimale" water fall back to the conservation centre. The Kanneliya forest as a whole is among the most important natural forests in the southern province for protection of the head waters of the Gin and Nilwala, which are critically important for socio-economic development in the Galle and Matara districts.