Minneriya Tank area

Up to 400 elephants have been known to come to this area for water near the end of the dry season. This natural event is called "The Gathering".

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Elephant Safari

October 11th 2013
Elephant Safari: A most unforgettable adventure for us--definitely one of our top experiences this trip. "The Gathering" of elephants that happens here toward the end of the dry season each year (August-September) is listed as 6th in the top wildlife experiences in the world. (Lonely Planet?) Our guide, with 8 years experience, was very helpful. He spotted many things we wouldn't have se ... read more

Asia » Sri Lanka » North Central Province » Anuradhapura » Habarana

The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century B.C., probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-third century B.C., and a great civilization developed at the cities of Anuradhapura (kingdom from circa... ... read more

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