Sri Lanka route guide · Sabaragamuwa Province to Cultural Triangle
Minneriya National Park, known for the great elephant gathering, is 7 to 8 hours from Udawalawe National Park by car. Many travellers break the drive in Pinnawala.
This is a long day in the car. Leave early and take breaks every two hours or so.
1Pinnawala
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is a heart-warming place where you can see elephants up close in a natural…
2Kegalle
Get up close with gentle giants at this heartwarming elephant sanctuary!
3Kandy
Marvel at the towering 88-foot white Buddha statue watching over Kandy!
4Kandy
The Kandy Lake Club Cultural Dance Show is a vibrant, must-see performance in historic Kandy that celebrates…
5Dambulla
The Golden Temple of Dambulla is a sacred and impressive cave temple complex set on a rocky hill.
6Dambulla
Explore five magnificent cave temples filled with ancient Buddhist art!
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About 300 km by road.
7 to 8 hours by private car, depending on traffic and stops.
It is possible but tiring, with 13.5 to 16 hours of driving in total. Staying at least one night is better.
Pinnawala is the most natural place to break the journey, about 5 to 6 hours from Udawalawe National Park.
