Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is renowned for its large elephant population, particularly during the "Great Elephant Gathering." It also offers an exceptional experience for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Park Gallery

Elephants in Minneriya
Peacock at Minneriya
Waterhole in Minneriya

Park Highlights

The Great Elephant Gathering

Home to one of the largest concentrations of Asian elephants during the dry season.

Bird Watching

A popular site for birdwatching, especially migratory species.

Minneriya Tank

A man-made reservoir that attracts wildlife, especially during the dry season.

Location

North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Area

88.9 km²

Established

1997

Explore Minneriya National Park and witness the spectacular Great Elephant Gathering and rich biodiversity of the region.

Recent Sightings

Oriental Darter

Indian Cormorant

Spot-billed Pelican

Asian Wooly-necked Stork

Lesser Adjutant

Painted Stork

Black-headed Ibis

Eurasian Spoonbill

Sri Lanka Junglefowl

Sri Lanka Green-Pigeon

Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon

Crested Serpent Eagle

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Grey-headed Fish-Eagle

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Brown Fish-Owl

Sri Lanka Swallow

Alexandrine Parakeet

Sri Lanka Grey-Hornbill

Malabar Pied-Hornbill

Sri Lanka Woodshrike

Asian Elephant

Spotted Deer