We had an amazing hike in Udawattekele. It is not a safari, we saw some monkeys and millions of butterflies. There is constant beautiful birdsong but we did not see any birds. It is simply a great jungle walk. Take a photo of the large map on your way in, check out the visitors centre, make sure you go to the lookout over Kandy, enjoy the fresh air, exercise and birdsong. Its very easy to get to, take water with you as it will be hot and humid.

930LKR to enter and 500 to rent a bike if you wish. They are in good enough condition but don’t expect gears to work; are a nice way to avoid leeches though if that’s a concern and it’s wet. Very well maintained paths with the forest looking to be in good condition. Look out for troops of monkeys being attracted to the hanging fruits!

We had an amazing hike in Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, a protected forest reserve located in the heart of Kandy. This sanctuary serves as a haven for diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can explore the network of hiking trails that wind through the sanctuary's lush, verdant landscapes, offering opportunities to spot various bird species, butterflies, and other wildlife. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary not only provides a serene and rejuvenating escape from the city but also underscores the importance of conservation efforts in safeguarding Sri Lanka's rich ecological heritage within urban settings.

This place is great to walk and not overly strenuous, the map is very deceiving and it's actually smaller than it looks. Some caves to see with paintings. Great but small Kandy town view. Bike hire is 500 for 2hrs, however, they don't have bikes that are suitable for kids under 12. Toilet facilties available at both ends of the park. It takes maximum 2hrs to walk around the largest loop, but can be cut and you can walk directly to the town lookout and average information centre and back within 45mins. Only downside is that you my stumble across an elephant prison camp at Point C on the map where 2 male elephants are chained to the trees slightly below the walking track. This was very upsetting to see as they were very distressed shaking their heads continuously side to side. Entry fee is Rs 900 for adults and Rs450 for children under 12. Majority of the reserve has canopy cover from the sun, so sunscreen not essential.