Would you like to witness the breathtakingly beautiful sight of Asian elephants congregating around the Minneriya National Park? Visit the place and behold the sight!
The elephant migration!
The “Minneriya Elephant Gathering” has become popular the world over for its incredible sight of the gentle giants. In the months of July and August, the dry zone in Sri Lanka is confronted with prolonged droughts tempting herds of elephants to move away in search of water and food. Most of these jumbos gather around Minneriya tank which never goes out of water even during the dry season!
An incredible sight!
This will be one of the most eye-catching natural scenes you’ll ever see! About 300 – 400 elephants can be viewed on the tank bed on any given evening and it’s amazing to enjoy how they drink water, eat and play around the tank. If you are luckier, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of one or two tuskers. There will be no better place to witness the largest elephants in South Asia and their annual event!
Getting there
Those who wish to spot the world famous ‘Elephant Gathering’ can now choose to fly with Cinnamon Air and take a tour around the island’s rural charm in minutes compared to hours on road. Also, you’ll be able to witness the grace and appeal of many a Sri Lankan elephant in their natural habitat.
The Park
All nature lovers prefer to visit this park because it consists of grasslands, wetlands, colourful flowers and different species of native wild animals. Numerous herds of elephants travel together across the forest to this charming spot, bearing a single goal in mind; water!
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
