Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, A Serene Haven for Nature and Meditation
Buwelikada Kandy, Sri Lanka
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Introduction
Udawattakele, also known as "the garden above the palace," is a historic forest reserve in the northern part of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is said that ancient Buddhist Emperor sought refuge here. Udawattakele is renowned for its abundant bird species (over 80 types) and serves as a habitat for unique birds such as porcupines, deer, Sri Lankan woodpeckers, Sri Lankan hanging parrots, and grey-headed thrush. The reserve boasts diverse vegetation and a large population of mammals, making it an important learning site for children to study natural sciences in Sri Lanka. It is also a significant Buddhist meditation center, housing an ancient Brahmin meditation cave. While Udawattakele may not be well-known to Chinese tourists, the number of Chinese visitors to this area has been gradually increasing in recent years. Address Buwelikada Kandy, Sri Lanka
Transportation You can choose to go north along DS Senanayaka Veediya road from the Temple of the Tooth and then turn right at the Kandy Post Office to walk up the mountain along a mountain road. It takes about 15-20 minutes to reach the destination on foot.
The vegetation in this reserve is abundant in species
