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.

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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.

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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.]
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P.S. My pace breakers in Sri Lanka (link in Romanian)--
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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 ฿1,422 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿1,422
฿1,678 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 ฿2,797 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿2,797
฿3,757 total
18 Mar - 19 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (516 reviews)
Spotless and a great set of staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
Grand Serendib Hotel

Grand Serendib Hotel

4 out of 5
Mahamaya Mawatha, 12 Kandy Central Province
The price is ฿4,270 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿4,270
฿5,593 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
Lovely clean room with views over Kandy. The staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. The roof top bar is an added bonus. The hotels location in the Kandy hills is perfect. Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre but close enough to walk ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Grand Serendib Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (93 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 ...
8.8/10 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

Aqua Dunhinda Villa & Nature Retreat
Hillcrest Villa

Hillcrest Villa

3 out of 5
No 03, Hill Crest Green, Bowalawatta Kandy
Stay at this villa in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre and Ceylon ...
Meget for pengene
Utroligt stort og flot værelse og rart personale dog skal man tænke på det ligger i bjergene og der er langt der op

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2024

Hillcrest Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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