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Udawattekele Sanctuary, Kandy

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#1 of 49 in Wildlife in Kandy

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Admire the exuberant wildlife and feel the pulsating power of nature at Udawattekele Sanctuary. See massive trees, curving branches, and lianas hanging causally, with occasional rays of sunshine peeking through the dense forest canopy. Despite its proximity to the suburbs, the sanctuary teems with mammals, insects, and reptiles, while about 80 species of birds attract bird-watchers. Bring your bike and explore the park via its well-maintained network of trails. Other highlights include the Buddhist meditation hermitages and rudimentary shelters scattered throughout the sanctuary. Visit the information center to learn more about the ecosystem and history of the area. Before you visit Kandy, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

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• By SATO0321

  キャンディはコロンボに次ぐスリランカ第2の都市なんだけど人口はたったの12万人、周囲を山に囲まれています。散策しているとよくサルにも遭遇します。  more »

  Candy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo, but the population is only 120,000 people, surrounded by mountains around. I often encounter monkeys when I walk.
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• By kelum

  Imagine a place ,a walk ,an hour where you wouldn't feel a thing of being inside a town .When it is Kandy ,the place is this small forest. Enter earliest in the morning with a walk there from the town...  more »

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• By Amila Ereeshika

  Fully surrounded by green nature. Will be ideal for peaceful walk while enjoying the nature. But it would be great if the basic facilities for visitors get upgraded. Went there on 2018. Hope things are better now.

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• By Kasun Silva

  Silent forest in the middle of the country. Walk through the nature and hear the silence of the nature. If you are lucky enough you may see mouse deer and different species of animals.

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