Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a smaller attraction in Kandy. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Kandy.
What It Is
Stand on the riverbank as the herd files down the street and into the water, calves tumbling after their mothers, and watch them roll and spray in the current.
Why Visit
See a large herd of elephants close up on a day out from Kandy, including calves, in a setting that is easy to reach. It is not the first thing you should see in Kandy, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.
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