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Reasons To
Visit Sri Lanka

  • Ancient Cities

    The Cultural Triangle contains some of Sri Lanka's finest historical sites, including the ancient capitals of Pollonaruwa and Anuradhapura. These vast complexes house temples, palaces, wonderful carvings and huge stupas. Equally jaw-dropping is the Rock Fort of Sigiriya which offers 360° views, more than justifying the climb to the top!

    Ancient Cities

  • Beaches

    Sri Lanka is famous for its idyllic beaches which stretch from the undeveloped eastern coast all the way around to the west near Colombo. The beaches and the accommodation vary from small intimate boutiques to luxurious resorts on private beaches and larger hotels in more bustling places.

    Beaches

  • Elephants

    If you love elephants then Sri Lanka is the place for you. The Millenium Elephant Foundation and Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage not far from Kandy give you the opportunity to visit young, elderly and sick elephants but also the chance to wash them and enjoy a ride on these magnificent creatures.

    Elephants

  • National Parks

    No trip to Sri Lanka is complete without seeing some of its abundant wildlife. The best places to enjoy this are Uda Walawe, Yala, and Minneriya National Park. Here you can enjoy an exciting jeep safari which takes you close to wild elephants, crocodiles and even the illusive leopard.

    National Parks

  • Tea Plantations

    Sri Lanka rises up from the coast to the hills, a rolling landscape dotted with tea bushes, and interlaced with streams and waterfalls. The lush landscape and cool climate prove to be an ideal combination for tea and Sri Lanka has long been a pilgrimage site for tea planters and tourists looking for the perfect cuppa!

    Tea Plantations

  • Temples and Festivals

    Brightly painted elephants, fireworks, beating drums, and twirling dancers - Sri Lanka's festivals are as colourful and elaborate as the temples they centre on. The country’s largest festival, the Kandy Perahera revolves around the Buddhist Temple of the Tooth which is a must-see on any visit to Sri Lanka.

    Temples and Festivals

  • The Millenium Elephant Foundation

    Visit the Millenium Elephant Foundation if you want to get close to elephants without the crowds. You even get to wash the elephants in the river with their mahout.

    The Millenium Elephant Foundation

  • The Southern Coast

    Some of the country's finest sandy beaches and quiet coves are found along the southern coast. Palm trees and brightly painted fishing boats on the shoreline complete the idyllic scene.

    The Southern Coast

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Excursions in Sri Lanka: Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage

The Millennium Elephant Foundation, just down the road from the Elephant Orphanage, is a much smaller sanctuary which looks after old and sick elephants and has a small museum providing information on these fascinating creatures.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Pinnawala Elephant OrphanageElephants in the Kelaniya Ganga, Sri LankaAn elephant getting a bath at the Millenium Elephant FoundationElephants bathing at Pinnewela

Pinnewala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy, Sri Lanka
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  • Wildlife & Nature

The enchanting excursion to the Elephant Orphanage takes around one hour to drive. En route you will pass many fruit and rubber trees.

Feeding time for the baby elephants is at 9.15am. During the feeding, the young elephants are fed in the enclosure and you may be able to see the older ones working in the fields nearby. After the feeding, at around 10 am, the whole herd of elephants are taken down to the river and the spectacle is utterly charming.

The Millennium Elephant Foundation, just down the road from the Elephant Orphanage, is a much smaller sanctuary which looks after old and sick elephants and has a small museum providing information on these fascinating creatures. They also have some younger, healthy elephants which you can ride if you wish, either a short ride around the yard or longer rides of up to an hour long. Visitors can also join in with washing the elephants as they bathe in the river. An additional fee is charged for the elephant rides and baths which go towards the Foundation's valuable work of providing a mobile veterinary unit for the treatment of elephants all over Sri Lanka.

A visit to the MEF is a great opportunity to see elephants up close away from the tourist flashbulbs. Returning from Pinnewalla, you could stop at the 14th Century Hindu Temples, Highway Museum or Botanical Gardens.

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