Pinnawala Travel Guide

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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 ₹4,118 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹4,118
₹4,868 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pinnawala. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi 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 Jan 2026

Hotel Elephant Park
Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is ₹8,189 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
₹8,189
₹11,001 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (516 reviews)
Spotless and a great set of staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (551 reviews)
Clean, nice room, modern bathroom, great location, good breakfast, varied dining menu, lovely pool area with fantastic views over Kandy.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Sevana City Hotel Kandy
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3.5 out of 5
5/16A, Uplands Kandy
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Devales and Kanday Monasteries ...
8/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean, but it needed painting. When we booked we saw photos of the kitchen area and believed we could cook food in the room, however the hob was not connected to the gas and there was no cooking equipment. So this made our stay more expensive as we had to eat out all the ...

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Villa Vajrapani

Villa Vajrapani

3.5 out of 5
40/1 Galoyawatta, Upland, Peradeniya Kandy Central Province
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Nilambe Meditation ...
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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 Wi-Fi 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 Nov 2024

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

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Why not meet the animals who live at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage during your trip to Andiramada? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Pinnawala Zoo

Why not meet the animals who live at Pinnawala Zoo during your travels in Pinnawala? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Pinnawala Zoo