SRI LANKA | Elephant bath in the river

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Sri Lanka is an orphanage and breeding ground for wild elephants, which is situated northwest of the town of Kegalle, Sri Lanka. The orphanage is situated in the village of Pinnawala, therefore, sometimes this elephant orphanage is also called “pinnawala orphanage” and “Pinnawala elephant park”. Pinnawala elephant orphanage was founded by the department of wildlife conservation in 1975, on a 25-acre (10 ha) coconut plantation near the Maha Oya river. This Elephant Orphanage was originally founded in order to afford care and protection to the many orphaned elephants found in the jungle. Elephant Orphanage has the greatest herd of elephants in captivity in the world.

Pinnawala elephant orphanage is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka and visited by a Large number of foreign as well as local travelers. Usually, Pinnawala elephant orphanage is included in most Sri Lanka road trips. Pinnawala elephant orphanage is also included in most day tours to Kandy from Colombo, west coast and south coast beach resorts such as the day tour from Bentota to Kandy.

The Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala is very popular among local and foreign tourists. travelers have the opportunities to witness the elephant bath at Pinnawala, which is really a highlight for most travellers. The herd is heading to the river 2 times a day and spend 2 hours on each occasion. The visitors are enjoy witnessing the interaction of animal, playing and bathing from the riverbank during the bathing hours.