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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp853.568 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp853.568
Rp1.007.210 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 Rp1.661.814 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp1.661.814
Rp2.232.488 total
1 Mar - 2 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (516 reviews)
Spotless and a great set of staff

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Kandy
Sevana City Hotel Kandy

Sevana City Hotel Kandy

3 out of 5
84 Peradeniya Road Kandy
Stay at this hotel in Kandy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (547 reviews)
Veey nice room in a hectic city. Nice pool. Refreshing

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Sevana City Hotel Kandy
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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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean, but it needed painting. When we booked we saw photos of the kitchen area and believed we could cook food in the room, however the hob was not connected to the gas and there was no cooking equipment. So this made our stay more expensive as we had to eat out all the ...

Reviewed on 25 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
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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