Minneriya National Park

Minneriya is famous for the Gathering, a seasonal event where hundreds of elephants congregate around the Minneriya Tank from July to October. This natural phenomenon is one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants in the world. Besides elephants, the park is home to monkeys, deer, and many water birds. It is a vital part of the island’s central wildlife corridor connecting with Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa.

Minneriya is famous for the Gathering, a seasonal event where hundreds of elephants congregate around the Minneriya Tank from July to October. This natural phenomenon is one of the largest gatherings of Asian elephants in the world. Besides elephants, the park is home to monkeys, deer, and many water birds. It is a vital part of the island’s central wildlife corridor connecting with Kaudulla and Wasgamuwa.