Udawalawe

Udawalawe National Park is one of Sri Lanka's best wildlife destinations, particularly renowned for its large population of wild Asian elephants. Its open grasslands, forests, wetlands, and waterways are home to elephants, water buffalo, spotted deer, crocodiles, jackals, monkeys, and a wide variety of birdlife.

Udawalawe Reservoir is a vast man-made lake surrounded by scenic grasslands and forests. The reservoir and its surrounding habitats attract elephants, waterbirds, crocodiles, and other wildlife, while providing beautiful landscapes for nature and wildlife photography.

The Elephant Transit Home is a conservation facility dedicated to caring for orphaned elephant calves and preparing them for eventual release into the wild. Visitors can observe scheduled feeding sessions and learn about elephant rehabilitation and conservation.

Sankhapala Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple complex near Udawalawe, associated with Sri Lanka's early Buddhist heritage. Set among rocky outcrops and forested surroundings, the site features caves, ancient inscriptions, rock carvings, and Buddhist monuments.