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Minneriya National Park

Polonnaruwa
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About

Famous for 'The Gathering' - the world's largest congregation of Asian elephants where up to 300 elephants gather at the ancient Minneriya Tank during dry months.

Highlights

Asian Elephant
Axis Deer
Sambar Deer
Wild Buffalo
Leopard (rare)
160+ bird species

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee (Foreigners)

$25-35 (Approx, with service charge)

Location

Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa, North Central

GPS: 8.0333, 80.9000

Best Time to Visit

July to October (The Gathering)

Difficulty

Easy

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