Parks & Gardens · 9 of the best in Sri Lanka
Udawattakele Forest Reserve
Royal forest
About Udawattakele Forest Reserve
Udawattakele, once the royal forest of the Kandyan kings, covers the hill behind the Temple of the Tooth. Paths lead through tall trees with birds and monkeys, a cool break from the town. Pay the entry fee at the gate and stay on the marked trails.
Why it's on our list
- Walks
- Birds
- Right in town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Udawattakele Forest Reserve before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Udawattakele Forest Reserve 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
- Kandy Lake600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Peradeniya Botanic Gardens5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya41 kmCar or taxi 126 min
- Horton Plains58 kmCar or taxi 178 min