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Top Things to Do in Udawalawe

Discover the best activities in and around Udawalawe. From visiting the famous National Park and Elephant Orphanage to exploring hidden temples and scenic lakes, here are the top experiences you shouldn’t miss.

Baby Elephants in Udawalawa Transit Home
Udawalawe Elephant Orphanage
Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Visit the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home to witness young orphaned elephants being cared for and released back into the wild.

Sri Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya - Pallebedda
Sri Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya
Pallebedda, Sri Lanka

Sankapala Rajamaha Viharaya stands majestically on a rocky mountain as ample evidence to prove that this...

Maduwanwela Walawwa
Maduwanwela Walawwa
Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka

Maduwanwela Walawwa dates back to the reign of King Wimaladharmasuriya II (1687-1707 AD)...

Embilipitiya Chandrika Vewa
Chandrika Lake
Embilipitiya, Sri Lanka

Today, Chandrika Wewa has become a popular stopover for both tourists and pilgrims en route to Kataragama, especially those...

Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe, Sri Lanka

Just 165 km from Colombo, this 30,821 ha wildlife sanctuary is famed for its large herds of Sri Lankan elephants, diverse birds, and scenic reservoir.