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Elephants bathing at Pinnawala

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

Visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage between Colombo and Kandy to see rescued elephants at feeding time and watch the herd bathe in the river.

Good to Know

  • River bathing usually happens in the morning and afternoon.
  • Check feeding times on the day.
  • An easy stop on the way to Kandy or Sigiriya.

Best Time to Go

All year.

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Highlights

River Bathing

The herd walks down to the river.