Elephant Gathering in Minneriya

09/09/2016

The place where documented as largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world, Minneriya National Park. During the dry season which is at its peak in September over 300 elephants gather each evening near the banks of the Minneriya tank to drink water and graze on the surrounding foliage. The park consists of mixed evergreen forest and scrub areas and that make this park as perfect location for eco-tourism. 24 species of mammals and over 170 species of birds have been recorded here and out Of the 25 species of reptiles recorded in the park 8 are endemic.