Discover the Udawatte Kele Sanctuary in Kandy, Sri Lanka, a historical forest teeming with endemic flora, fauna, and birdlife. Explore the diverse plant species, spot rare birds, and encounter mammals and reptiles for a holistic nature experience.
Discover the Udawatte Kele Sanctuary in Kandy, Sri Lanka, a historical forest teeming with endemic flora, fauna, and birdlife. Explore the diverse plant species, spot rare birds, and encounter mammals and reptiles for a holistic nature experience.
- Bentota - 6:00am: You will be Picked up from your hotel in Bentota and transferred by Air-condition vehicle for a bird watching and nature trekking tour at Udawatta Kele sanctuary.
- Udawattekele Sanctuary - Udawatte Kele is the only forest reserve in the Kandy city limits and is a great addition to your list of things to do in Kandy. It was…
- Bentota - 6:00am: You will be Picked up from your hotel in Bentota and transferred by Air-condition vehicle for a bird watching and nature trekking tour at Udawatta Kele sanctuary.
- Udawattekele Sanctuary - Udawatte Kele is the only forest reserve in the Kandy city limits and is a great addition to your list of things to do in Kandy. It was once known as Uda Wasala Watta meaning the garden above the royal palace and is of significant cultural and historic value .This breathtaking forest is a hotspot for bird enthusiasts. It is a moderate track that is great at burning off the excess calories gained while holidaying
This historic sanctuary is famous not only for its avifauna but also its variety of plant species including lianas, shrubs and small trees. It contains 460 plant species including 135 species of trees and nine endemic species.
- Kandyan Cultural Centre - You will be able to see the historically important ruins and places from the Kandyan Kingdom such as the Lady Horton’s Road, Royal Pond, Lovers’ Walk and Marble Seat. The opportunity to visit the Senkada Cave, where a hermit lived alone in the forest.
It is also home to several species of mammals and reptiles, which makes it a holistic nature experience It is easily accessible and has a great educational and recreational appeal The forest is also a very important religious site as it contains three Buddhist meditation hermitages and three rock shelter dwellings. It is suitable for all ages
Lunch will be served at sri Lankan local Restaurant.
- Bentota - After lunch return back to your hotel in Bentota
- Bottled water
- Nature guide
- English speaking driver
- Sri Lankan Set Local Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- Nature guide
- English speaking driver
- Sri Lankan Set Local Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- Beverages or food other than specified.
- Gratuities
- Beverages or food other than specified.
Forest walk and birding tour in the historical King’s forest, Udawatte Kele. This historic sanctuary is famous not only for its avifauna but also its variety of plant species including lianas, shrubs and small trees. It contains 460 plant species including 135 species of trees and nine endemic species the opportunity to visit the Senkada Cave, where a…
Forest walk and birding tour in the historical King’s forest, Udawatte Kele. This historic sanctuary is famous not only for its avifauna but also its variety of plant species including lianas, shrubs and small trees. It contains 460 plant species including 135 species of trees and nine endemic species the opportunity to visit the Senkada Cave, where a hermit lived alone in the forest. It is also home to several species of mammals and reptiles, which makes it a holistic nature experience.
This is a great place to explore the bird life where approximately 80 species of birds can be seen.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes/Hat/ Sun block lotion
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
