Parks & Gardens · 9 of the best in Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park
The elephant gathering
About Minneriya National Park
Visit from about July to October for the gathering; it is an easy afternoon trip from Sigiriya.
Why it's on our list
- The Gathering
- Near Sigiriya
- Afternoon safaris
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Minneriya National Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Minneriya National Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Sigiriya10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Polonnaruwa17 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Dambulla cave temple26 kmCar or taxi 81 min