Pinnawala

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Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is an orphanage, nursery and captive breeding ground for wild Asian elephants located at Pinnawala village, 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Kegalle town in Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Pinnawala is notable for having the largest herd of captive elephants in the world. In 2011, there were 88 elephants, including 89 males and 51 females from 3 generations, living in Pinnawala. #JitTravelDiaries #SriLanka #PinnawalaElephantOrphanage
Yup! You read that correctly! You will find a fascinating world of stationery inside, along some truly creative ideas. [We were told that it is a state-owned company and that the money is used for the elephants' care.] #colorful P.S. My pace breakers in Sri Lanka (link in Romanian)-- https://bit.ly/2xzmRNx
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A cool village situated in the vicinity of the newly established Pinnawala Open Air Zoo. It is still under construction. Therefore, not highly recommended to visit. Still there are few amazing sights to see around and there are quite a few of Leopards in the park.
Hotel Elephant Park

Hotel Elephant Park

3 out of 5
Pinnawala Pinnawala Sabaragamuwe
The price is AED 164 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
AED 164
AED 195 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pinnawala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Pinnawala Zoo and New Paradise Spice & Herbal Garden ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Very large room. Comfortable beds and clean bathroom. Staff are very helpful. We watch elephants very closely from the hotel buffet area.

Reviewed on 23 January 2026

Hotel Elephant Park
Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is AED 364 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
AED 364
AED 489 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (515 reviews)
Yes room and hotel very good

Reviewed on 26 January 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

3 out of 5
84 Peradeniya Road Kandy
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (540 reviews)
Room spotless. Beautiful swimming pool

Reviewed on 2 February 2026

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3.5 out of 5
5/16A, Uplands Kandy
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ...
7.8/10 Good! (93 reviews)
Staff was very courteous and helpful This place has potential. It is a bit out of the way, but provided excellent views because of its location on a hill. We expected the hotel to respond to your WhatsApp questions about whether they are still open and functioning after the hurricane but didn’t get ...

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

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Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat

Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat

3 out of 5
Dunhinda Road, Ethgala Kandy
Stay at this villa in Ganga Ihala Korale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ambuluwawa Lake and AmberSwing are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
This place is truly a hidden gem, and the staff is absolutely incredible! It should be on everyone’s list when visiting Sri Lanka. The owner is wonderful; she invited my friend and me for tea, picked us up in her SUV since our tuk-tuk couldn't make it up the hill due to an earlier accident, and welcomed ...

Reviewed on 8 November 2024

Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat
Hillcrest Villa

Hillcrest Villa

3 out of 5
No 03, Hill Crest Green, Bowalawatta Kandy
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Ceylon ...
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Utroligt stort og flot værelse og rart personale dog skal man tænke på det ligger i bjergene og der er langt der op

Reviewed on 14 January 2024

Hillcrest Villa
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Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage showing a river or creek, cuddly or friendly animals and tranquil scenes

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

4/5(14 reviews)

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage during your travels in Andiramada? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your trip to Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pinnawala Zoo

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