Visit: Kaudulla National Park, Galoya Road, Habarana 51375 Sri Lanka
Located in the historic city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, Kaudulla national park presents an ample of opportunities for travelers to spot majestic elephants in their natural habitats.
In addition to the elephants, sambar deer, Sri Lankan axis deer, chevrotain, wild boar, Asian spoonbill, grey-headed fish eagle, painted stork, and openbill stork are common visuals at the park. Aside from these, one could rarely capture the glimpse of a leopard and sloth bear in the forest.
Going on a bumpy ride through an evergreen forest of Kaudulla national park along the small trails is a great adventure, wildlife enthusiasts can’t say ‘NO’ to. The Kaudulla reservoir being the lifeblood to the wildlife of the park, attracts herds of elephants during the dry season from nearby Minneriya, Wasgamuwa and Somawathiya national parks.