North Central Province

North Central is a province in Sri Lanka.

• 🌍 Anuradhapura
• 🌍 Habarana
• 🌍 Polonnaruwa
• 🌍 Yapahuwa

• 🌍 Kaudulla National Park — less known place to see elephants in about 20 km away from Minneriya
• 🌍 Minneriya National Park — primary place to see elephants in this part of Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ ^IATA), Hingurakgoda Airport (HIM ^IATA)

• In Anuradhapura you can see many Buddhist temples. This includes Ruwanwelisaya, a sacred Buddhist stupa built by King Dutugemunu in 140 BCE. It is one of the tallest stupas in the world. The Anuradhapura Museum is located nearby

• Isurumuniya Temple – A Buddhist temple famous for its carvings, including the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond, and The Royal Family
• Gal Vihara – A rock temple in Polonnaruwa, featuring stunning carved granite Buddha statues

Catch the elephant gatherings at either Kaudulla or Minneriya National Parks.