Pinnawala Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Bathing time..
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 ₹4,112 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
₹4,112
₹4,861 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
Hotel Elephant Park
Radisson Hotel Kandy

Radisson Hotel Kandy

4 out of 5
No. 31, Saranankara, Mawatha Kandy Central Province
The price is ₹8,587 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
₹8,587
₹11,248 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
The staff are absolutely amazing and are practically keeping the hotel running. They are efficient, welcoming and extremely helpful, all with a huge smile on their faces.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
The Golden Crown Hotel

The Golden Crown Hotel

5 out of 5
No. 322, Udugama Ampitiya Kandy
The price is ₹11,995 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹11,995
₹15,569 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Kandy Viewpoint and Kandy Lake are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Nice place, good service. Not many sun loungers at the pool. Sad to hear that the leftovers from the buffet are thrown out and not given to the ones in need. Try to reduce food waste, and at the same time do something good for the ones without much.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

The Golden Crown Hotel
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View 360

View 360

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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (91 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 Jan 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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ambuluwawa Lake and AmberSwing are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 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

Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat
Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya

Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya

3 out of 5
32 Sangaraja Mawatha Kandy Central Province
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kandy Lake and Kandy Viewpoint are located nearby.
Kandy Boutique Villa by Aaradhya
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Popular places to visit

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