Things to do in Sri Lanka

Hurulu Forest Reserve / Eco Park

Habarana

About 2.3 km in a straight line

Hurulu Eco Park is the visitor area within Hurulu Forest Reserve near Habarana, managed by the Department of Forest Conservation rather than as a national park. Its dry-zone forest and grassland form part of an important elephant corridor. Visits are vehicle-based; use authorised tracks, avoid crowding wildlife and expect seasonal movement rather than guaranteed sightings.

Minneriya National Park

Habarana

About 7.7 km in a straight line

Minneriya National Park protects habitats around historic irrigation tanks and is known for wild elephants. The reservoir landscape is part of the park experience, not a separately promised wildlife stop or guaranteed gathering.

Kaudulla National Park

Habarana

Kaudulla National Park is a dry-zone protected area centred on forest, grassland and the Kaudulla reservoir. It forms part of the wider elephant landscape shared with Minneriya and Hurulu, so wildlife movement varies by season and water conditions. Visit by permitted vehicle, stay on authorised tracks and treat every sighting as uncertain.