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National parks & wildlife in Central Province

The best places to see in Central Province: sights, nature, temples and beaches, with opening hours, entry fees and how to get there.

6 places

Horton Plains National Park
National parks & wildlife Must see

Horton Plains National Park

Hatton, Nuwara Eliya District

Horton Plains National Park is a UNESCO-listed natural wonder in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, famous for its misty grasslands, cloud forests, World's End viewpoint, Baker's Falls and diverse wildlife.

Jathika Namal Uyana (Pink Quartz Mountain)
National parks & wildlife Must see

Jathika Namal Uyana (Pink Quartz Mountain)

Dambulla, Matale District

Jathika Namal Uyana is a remarkable natural and cultural heritage destination featuring a large Na ironwood forest, an ancient pink rose quartz mountain range and Buddhist archaeological remains. Visitors can enjoy forest walks, mountain hiking, photography and views of the surrounding dry-zone land

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
National parks & wildlife

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Kandy, Kandy District

Elephant care centre where visitors can observe herds and daily routines.

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
National parks & wildlife

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary

Kandy, Kandy District

Forested sanctuary above Kandy with walking paths and birdlife.

Wasgamuwa National Park
National parks & wildlife

Wasgamuwa National Park

Matale, Matale District

Wasgamuwa National Park is a protected wildlife area in Sri Lanka, famous for its wild elephant herds, diverse birdlife, dry-zone forests, rivers and grasslands. Visitors can explore the park through guided jeep safaris.

Knuckles Conservation Forest
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Knuckles Conservation Forest

Rattota, Matale District

Knuckles Conservation Forest is a beautiful protected mountain forest in Sri Lanka's Central Province. It is famous for its mist-covered mountains, cloud forests, waterfalls, rich biodiversity, scenic viewpoints and hiking trails. It is an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, photographers a

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