Lovely walk through the forest, however if you do decide to go there, please ensure you wear proper boots and trousers, there are leaches up there and my wife and her friend got absolutely covered in them. They wore open toe sandals, and I think I must have pulled off about 40+ leaches from them both. The worst was three between the toes 😫. Thankfully, I had a lighter on me in my bag and was able to remove them. Safe to say, I won't be forgetting this hike in a while!

Very nice place for nature lovers. Just a few minutes walk from busy city environment to a forest conservation.

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is a calm escape from the city, perfect for a 1.5-2 hour nature walk. The forest is beautiful, filled with different animals like monkeys. It's close to the city, not too busy, great for families, couples, or people who love taking pictures. There's a nice viewpoint, water pond, Senkanda Cave, and Garrison Cemetery. Tickets are affordable rs.200 per person. Bring water; no plastic allowed. A wonderful park with big bamboo, great for a short visit in Kandy!

Great place to enjoy nature but due to leaches, we could not complete the trail and walked back since there were too many of them. Also only limited parking here but that could be managed since this area is not so busy. I found that the leach problem occurs during rainy periods only so better prepared for that if you are visiting the place during rainly periods. from the little distance I travelled, What I felt was that this is a must visit place when you visit kandy since the calmness, natural beauty is quite remarkable.

You can reach ‘Udawatte Kale Sanctuary’ within 10 minutes from the Kandy City.. It will cost about 200/- rupees for a tuk ride.. Tickets for locals cost 30/- per person.. Better to be ready for leaches before enter the sanctuary.. There’s a Road Map at the entrance. But it’s bit difficult to find the path.. Total distance around the foot path is approximately 4.5 km.. Information centre is closed at the time we visited.. You could see some beautiful birds.. No bags allowed to be carried out to the sanctuary. They are allowing only the camera equipment bags and non plastic water bottles.. Bags to be kept at the entrance ticket office.. Recommend for nature lovers💜

A very beautiful sanctuary in Kandy Town.Anyone cant imagine that there is a sanctuary in Kandy town.But it is prohibited to enter love couples to the sanctuary. There is very amazing environment and cool weather, cool atmosphere.It is a home for unique trees , little animals and birds.you can feel beautiful birds sound. There are ruins of old temple or cave which monk s lived.

The “park” is really not recommendable. The “royal pond” is a big mud hole. It is really expensive (850SLR per Person). And really everywhere are the leeches. You can’t stop for a second. If you do so the will run at you. If you decide to go there anyways please wear closed shoes.

It's really beautiful. If you go there, you can enjoy the nature, sounds of the birds and animals. It's calm and peaceful. You can see many couples there. But this is a place your whole family can enjoy. Not that much crowded too. This is a great location for photography 📸 Definitely a worth a visit if you're in kandy. Theres monkeys but mostly Beware of Leeches. There's a view point of kandy where you can see the kandy town a bit.The important places in Udawatta Kele are the The water Pond, Highest peak "Kodimale", The Senkanda Cave, and the Garrison cemetery. There are also several Buddhist temples and hermitages inside the forest reserve. There's a tap at the entrance but i recommend to take water with you and they don't allow you to take plastic water bottles. The ticket prices are affordable, for 3 of us it was only rs.210. Hope Enjoy your visit to udawatta kele sanctuary without destroying it throwing plastics, polythin and keep the nature safe.

I give full rating for this place as a nature lover, this is truly a place to work walking in the forest. Leach’s are a problem but still worth a visit.

930 rupees for foreigners feels a lot for a place that at some places look like an ordinary forest, but then it suprises you with some unique plants and trees and I have to say it was worth to visit. It is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city where I felt at easy.

A nice place to have a walk closer to the Kandy town. It's a 5 minute walk to the Entrance starting from the road next to the Kandy Municipal Council. There are a lot of animal and plant species within the sanctuary. There's a map of the place as soon as you enter. There onwards you can see arrows and boards that point out the directions. There are a few washrooms available on site. You are not allowed to bring in food items, backpacks and polythene items. You must get a ticket at the entrance. It is advisable to bring your national ID with you since they check the identification of people.

If you love nature, this is the place to go for a walk. But do not expect to see animals. This is not Yala or Horton Plains. If you like to face challenges. There are byways in addition to the main roads. But some roads are now closed. If you go on rainy days, beware of leaches.

🌺 A beautiful piece of wilderness located closer to the city of Kandy. You can see monkeys 🐒, birds 🦅, small deer 🦌, and a high variety of plants 🌳. If you bring a bicycle, you can ride along the footpaths also. The sanctuary is famous for a giant Liana (යෝධ පුස් වැල - Entada puseatha), which is more than 200 years old, and trying to spread on to every tree in an area of 2 hectares. A must see place in Kandy.

Udawatta Kele Sanctuary or the Royal Forest Park of Kandy is siuated on the hillside behind the Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic. This forest extents about 257 acres and is considered to be a vital Bio reserve for the much populated Kandy City. Centuries back, area surrounding Kandy had been a Rain Forest and the human settlements took place during the era of King Panditha Parakramabahu (1302-1326 AD) and in 1371 AD, King Wickramabahu made Kandy his Kingdom. During this era Kandy was called as "Senkadagala". This name came into being due to a Brahmin named Senkanda, who lived in a cave at Udawattakele during that era. During the Kandyan Kingdom, this forest area behind the palace was called " Uda wasala watta" or the 'Upper Palace Garden' frequented by the royalty and was out of bound to the people. Since the downfall of the Kandyan Kingdom in 1815, this forest area started to loose it's pristine condition due to wood cutting etc. The condition of the forest deteriorated due to human activities and in 1856, the Government declared it as a Forest Reserve and later in 1938, it was made a sanctuary. The Kandy Lake gets it's water resourses mainly from this forest's catchment areas. This precious forest area supplies the much needed air purification activity to the Kandy city which is enclaved by several hills. The forest is rich with vegetation consisting with canopy, sub canopy and an underground layer. The dense plant life restricts sunlight reaching the ground soil surface. The underground layer mostly consists of the seedlings of the canopy layer species and creepers that reaches to the top of caopy layer trees. There is a giant 200 to 300 years old "Pus Wela" or 'Entada pusaetha' liana in the forest. The important places in Udawatta Kele are the The water Pond, Highest peak "Kodimale", The Senkanda Cave, and the Garrison cemetery. There are also several Buddhist temples and hermitages inside the forest reserve. Some of the Tree species found in the forest are 'Acronychia pedunculata' (Ankenda) ,Adenanthera pavonina (Madatiya), Aleurites moluccana (Tel kekuna), Antidesma bunius (Karawala Kebella).

Pretty much the only park we have seen in Sri Lanka so I want to appreciate that they have this. It can be a bit muddy, not suited for rainy days. The loop takes about 60-90 minutes. The trees are nice, it's a lot like a jungle. Many animals as well, we even saw a snake. Entrance fee is 900r per person

Other than to the idiot in the ticket counter, a perfect place in Kandy to kill your time with nature. Note that due to the COVID situation, it is closing at 2:00PM. We are not allowed to take anything into the jungle you have to keep everything at the counter. Perfect for couples. Not crowded these days. There is an idiot in the ticket counter just don't mind him, take the tickets and enjoy the environment.

We loved the walk here. Very beautiful and well kept forrest and trails. There are places to sit around the sanctuary. We saw a deer and many monkeys. There is also a very nice view point to look down at Kandy lake and city. There is an entrance fee for foreigners.

It's such a nice and calm place. It is unbelievable that there is such a place within the Kandy city limit. This place is highly recommended for a walk to relax your mind. This Sanctuary is being maintained by the Department of Forest in Sri Lanka. The natural beauty of the forest is well-preserved with some modifications which are necessary for the infrastructure development. This forest has several endemic and rare flora species and we can find some fauna species in there too. The environment is very calm and quiet and this helps to calm your mind. The air is so fresh and there is no any sign of air pollution. The climate is entirely different from the Kandy city. This is an unbelievable art work of mother nature. There are some stone benches to rest if you feel tired and also the restrooms are located within the forest. Walking paths seem to be natural tracks. Udawatta Kele Sanctuary can be recommended as the best place for a relaxation of mind which you can easily reach out within the Kandy city limit. This is a good place for a walk, to feel the warmth of mother nature and to get lost in her marvellous art work. The forest seems to be free from polythene and plastics. Please be kind enough not to leave anything there except your footprints and also not to bring anything out there... ❤️

Good place to visit in Kandy. This place is truly a hidden treasure near Kandy, offering a delightful and affordable escape into nature. >Ticket price for locals - Rs.75

Beautiful place! You can feel like in the jungle! Amazing trees, birds singing and you can spot some other animals

Very awesome to walk around (no driving). Make sure you enter at the entrance on the map!!! We went to this location via google maps and were not allowed in. Have to go to entrance gate and pay but it’s beautiful and diverse on inside. Maybe wear high socks because there were leeches on part of the path.

A tranquil and easy trek through this tiny little piece of forest just next to the city. Visit early before 9am for a true feel of the place without crowds. There was endless birdsong right throughout our one hour walk, so delightful.

A great place in the near Kandy buzzy city center. You must visit the place early morning before the sun rise to high. Believe they open at 08.00 in the morning. So worth it. Approximately 4 km to walk. Not hard at all, but beware of falling items such as nuts. Few monkeys but a lot of birds in the air. Switch of the push-notice and enjoy a nature walk!

Good place to wander amidst nature. If you are a fan of walking with your friends with nature, this place is gold.

A calming and peaceful place that is perfect for those seeking a break from the busting city life. No food stalls/water/restaurants available inside the sanctuary. It took 1.5 - 2 hours to walk through the trails and come back to the entrance with an average speed.

Udawattekele Sanctuary, Kandy I Met a nice person at KANDY AUTO centre nice guy with full of knowledge. So i went to udawattekele sanctuary with Guy. Udawattekele is well-known place in heart of Kandy city. You can have a peaceful walk with fresh air. This place is Peacefully. it is famous for avifauna. It opens at 8am and closes at 5pm. I went at morning 9.00 and I have to buy a ticket to enter the forest and carrying plastic items are prohibited. There are three meditation centers situated within the forest but needs permission to enter. Because it Dangerous. Place is clean, good for a walk with lots of birds and glimpse of Barking deer if you are lucky enough.... I proud of Srilankan. 🙏🙏n

Place look beautiful and with some charming vibes. I did not enter because they were asking for foreign people around 900 rupees and for a forest I thought that it was too much (as well, I am traveling with low budget for long time). So I decided to skip it. As well, I could sit outside in a bench and enjoy the quietness and calmness.

One point of relaxing.. a rich greenery to tranqualize your mind and fill you with heaps and heaps of positive energy.. the unbelievable calmness of a forest just next to a busy city.. a beautiful view point to see the city beneath and the picturesque mountains.. a great attraction for both locals and foreigners.. go there.. be there.. be a part of it..

Beautiful forest with big trees and lots of animals. We saw turtles, deers, monkeys and more. Great for a walk in nature and its so close to the city center.

Lovely area to walk. Cool, good nature. But ticket price now is 930, although face value is 900. Chap at end asked for our tickets back, pretty sure to sell on again. No maps, just a sign. No one around to suggest a route. We only had an hour and didn't know how long anything would take, so didn't really find much. Doesn't take a lot to supply this information, so quite disappointed. Could be excellent!

Calm and Beautiful place. No plastic/polythene allowed. Be careful of the leeches.

Hidden inside the town. Wonderful to have a stroll. Zero disturbances and claiming environment. Has a nice viewpoint of the town. You can finish all of it within 30 minutes. Watch out for dogs and Wild boar

(Translated by Google) I wonder if there can be a jungle like this in the middle of a town..it doesn't matter that much. It is about 1Km from the color lights. (Original) ටවුන් එකක් මැද මෙහෙම කැලයක් තියෙන්න පුලුවන්ද කියලත් හිතෙනවා..ඒ තරම් කියල වැඩක් නැ.කලර් ලයිට් ලග ඉදන් 1Km වගෙ තියෙන්නෙ.රිලව් ඉන්නවා.කෑම කද්දි පරිස්සමින්

The Udawattekele Sanctuary, also known as Royal Park Palace is located at the hilly terrains of the Temple of Tooth Relic. The sanctuary scatters around 257 acres and is deemed as the most important Bio Reserve of the country. The sanctuary, centuries back was a kingdom named Kandyan and jungle area on the far side of the palace was known as the Uda Wasala Watta or the upper palace garden; hence the name. The forest reserve was made into a sanctuary in 1938. Additionally, the forest’s catchment areas provide fresh water to the lake and the city avail its air purification supplies from this royal forest reserve. Highlights: Quite a few Buddhist temples, water pond, Kodimale Peak, Senkanda Cave and Garrison Cemetery. Entry Fee: Rs. 570 for foreigners and Rs. 30 for Srilankans Location: Wevelpitiya Road, Kandy Timings: Everyday. But it is safe not to visit the sanctuary during rainy season

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Easy to get to this place with only around 10mins walk from the town. Withil no time you'll be at the entrance and you are able to feel the wildlife just near the city. Also, you'll be able to see some view points from different places. Make sure to go to the far end where there is a forest office and you can get to know more about the myths and related stories with Udawatta Kele. When you enter, you'll feel you're in some other place.

Wildlife viewing.. peaceful place.. nature🔥🍃

I think I'm right to say the only sanctuary in the middle of a city. You can see pigs, wild chickens, hubbies, birds, monkeys, snakes and reptiles. In the middle of this jungle, you can see a small lake and rare plants like giant bamboo, mould vines, etc. At the end of the forest, you can see this beautiful view of Kandy city and in the middle of the jungle, there is a small museum where you can know about various species and information. On one side of the forest is the Tapo Forest Meditation Monastery, and on one side is the German Temple, and on the other side is covered with Na trees. You will need to purchase a ticket to enter and present your National Identity Card or Driver's License or Passport. It should be kept near the main entrance. Monkeys, They can pose various threats and on rainy days leeches are often heard on the main road and toilet facilities are available only near the museum. Drinking water is also available near the museum. It is patrolled by the Forest Security Office, which is located nearby. There is a duty to you to protect this forest for future

This sanctuary is pure beauty! It is so peaceful inside and a great escape from the bustling city. There are many different paths you can take in the park, some short for those not wanting to walk too far, and some longer ones for those after a longer walk. There is also a cycle path. There are also lots of monkeys, which are great entertainment! We also spotted a turtle in the river. This place is definitely underrated and should more a must see for anyone visiting Kandy! You could almost forget that you were in the city, barring the occasional car horn intruding on the hum of cicadas. Don’t expect bright colours and lots of wildlife - although you may see both - expect an immersive hour or two in nature. Note that only the main entrance can be used - the path up from the Garrison cemetery is off-limits (although still sign-posted out from within the park). Easily walkable from central Kandy, but take a tuktuk if you must.

Lovely place So natural Good experience fun walk with friends

Wonderful place within the busy city, I was wondering when i visit first time here because of it's located in bit far away from kandy City. Whenever you visit to kandy and if you need some calm and peaceful place, also if you need to get wonderful forest nature experience you should visit here. From the history i heard that one of king use this place for hunting.

Stretching beyond the Temple of the Tooth, north of Kandy Lake, this forest was once reserved for the royal family. After the fall of the Kandyan kingdom in 1815, the British took over the forest area and began felling trees for their own use. However, when the condition of the forest began to deteriorate, they declared it a protected area in the mid-19th century. Covering an area of 104 ha (257 acres), Udawattekele is home to a great variety of flora and fauna. Endemic plants can also be seen here, including a number of orchid species and other epiphytes such as ferns. Bird-watchers should be able to catch sight of golden-fronted leafbirds, yellow-fronted barbets and the yellow-browed bulbul, among other species. There are also butterflies, squirrels, monkeys and reptiles to look out for. It is possible to explore Udawattekele by following one of the numerous paths or trails, most of which are named after British governors' wives. The 5-km (3-mile) Lady Horton's Drive, which begins from inside the sanctuary, is one such path that takes in a good portion of the forest, including the pond where royalty once bathed. According to legend, gold coins lie beneath the surface of the pond, guarded by a red-eyed serpent. Alternatively, visitors can head for the hills from here. The forest also has rock-cut caves that are still used by Buddhist monks for meditation. It is advisable to be cautious if visiting the forest independently and avoid a trip here after dark.

The 'Udawatte Kale Sanctuary' is only 10 minutes away from Kandy city and we really enjoyed the walk there. The forest and trails are well kept and beautiful, with seating areas throughout the sanctuary. There's also a great viewpoint where you can see Kandy lake and the city. There's an entrance fee, and locals have to pay Rs 30 to enter. They don't allow bags to be carried inside, except for camera equipment bags and non-plastic water bottles. You can leave your bags at the entrance ticket office. Overall, it's a great place to visit if you're in Kandy.

The sanctuary is located only a short distance from the Kandy city. The guard at the gate makes sure no one takes in polythene, cigarettes and alcohol etc. You could indulge in the tranquil beauty of nature within the premises. Besides the chirping of numerous birds and sounds made by monkeys, you would not hear the hustle and bustle of the busy city. There are benches placed for the tourists to sit and rest up. There is also a view point of the city from the sanctuary. A must visit to a nature lover.

Such a lovely place to visit is the heat of dry season. The entrance fee is only a few hundred rupees and you can walk around for hours and admire the diversity of the sanctuary. It also has a liana that is 2 hectares long. Impressive!

Such a lovely place to visit with your friends and family to witness the beauty of wilderness. This place makes you forget about the urban life and give us a feeling of peace and calm. You can spent around 1.5 hours to 3 hours there and that time would be not wasted. They don't allow you to bring any plastic and polythene items inside. You can keep your bags and other belongings in the entrance office. They do charge different amount for locals and foreigners. There is a city view point from where you can get a cool view over the Kandy city. And you should be careful about leeches.

Awesome place to snap some great pictures, have a relaxing walk and free the mind from the busy urban life. Definitely recommend it

This is a small forest located closer to kandy town (walking distance from Kandy town).Great place to visit if you admire nature .Animals like deer, monkeys and small leopards can be found here .Need to buy tickets and it is not allowed to stay overnight or camping.

Super place to watch birds.. And what a beautiful forest... Lots of animals...

Located in close proximity to the kandy city, the Sanctuary is home to a variety to trees and will be an amazing experience to a botany student. However the only fauna encounter we had was a barrel of monkeys at the entrance to the sanctuary. Park at your own risk, because the support staff who were cleaning the pathway from the fallen leaves told us that the monkeys tend get on top of the vehicles that have been parked and scratch them and in some extreme situations this may lead to monkeys removing side mirrors. An informative map is visible at the entrance for guidance. The highest point of the sanctuary is known as the flag point and those willing to reach flag point have to tread carefully through a trail leading upwards. Make sure to wear walking shoes. At flag point there is a small hut to rest. Other important places in the sanctuary include the information center, the view point and the lake.

Udawattakele Forest Reserve, often spelled as Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve on a hill-ridge in the city of Kandy. It is 104 hectares (257 acres) large. During the days of the Kandyan kingdom, Udawattakele was known as "Uda Wasala Watta" in Sinhalese meaning "the garden above the royal palace". The sanctuary is famous for its extensive avifauna. The reserve also contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs and small trees. There are several giant lianas. Many of small and medium size mammals that inhabit Sri Lanka can be seen here. Several kinds of snakes and other reptiles might be seen. Udawattakele was designated as a forest reserve in 1856, and it became a sanctuary in 1938.

Very peaceful place. A morning jog in this forest will make you go fresh all day. The view of Kandy city from observation dock is simply splendid.

Brief walk in an urban forest. Located in the vicinity of temple of tooth relic. Walking distance to town. Good place to relax...

Very farm and think forest , very relax place with best nature experience

One of a most beautiful nature parks in Sri lanka. Very close to Dalada maligawa. It's not too large but higher bio diversity. Specially best site for bird watching. Some rare butterfly species also can be found in the park. There is a vier point from there hou can see kandy city and lake. Taking polythene plastic is strictly prohibited in to the park so do not litter. You are not allowed to bring snacks or packed foods.

Heaven on earth Beautiful ❤️. One of the best place to visit in Kandy. If you are going there please do not put polythene plastic bottles everywhere bring back. We can see beautiful birds trees.

Good Place to visit in Kandy

Cool place in kandy town

Tree 🌲 fallen still not clear road

(Translated by Google) Already the town of Kandy is an incredible thing to visit and when you enter this park inside the town and in a second you are inside the thickest jungle you can find it is fantastic almost from a fairytale .. we have seen many animals, monkeys, snakes, birds .. (Original) Già la cittadina di Kandy è una cosa incredibile da visitare e quando ti addentri in questo parco dentro la cittadina e in un secondo sei dentro alla giungla più fitta che puoi trovare è fantastico quasi da fiaba.. abbiamo visto tanti animali, scimmie, serpenti, uccelli..

Nature.calm n cool

a good day for phography...And bird lovers

A good place to explore environment and do meditation. consists a large area. Sometimes bags (back packs or everything) are not allowed inside. Reaching the place was bit difficult. Most importantly remember to use a UBER (only uber zip is available in the city. But still cheaper than those took drivers) service when you are travelling in Kandy area. otherwise those regular took drivers will charge you double or Trible the prize of normal taxi fare. Please don't destroy the place. Also a good place for lovers.

One of the most beautiful parks in the Kandy area

Grate relax place in kandy

good place.

Really amazing place with peaceful surroundings

Good

Love it

Wanna have a relaxed walk in busy kandy town ?. It's the place to spend your time. Actually nothing much a dense forest experience you get .but can have a better walking environment in full natural background. Also will get a nice sight of kandy lake from the view point .

Best cool place in kandy town

(Translated by Google) A place to go. A place to go. (Original) A place to go. යන්නම ඔන තැනක්.

Lots of wildlife, but garbage is being dumped by visitors which is sad.

Good place to relax within city limits

It's beautifully

Kandy

Best place to get the natural forest experience so far.

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Good place to relax. You can come alone. No guide is required. Just follow the map. Kid friendly

A good place to have a relaxed time.

I went there about 3-5 times Its awesome and peacefull place for couples and good place to go bike riding,beautifull nature and good place for family picnic

Located at the heart of Kandy City, Udawatta Kele is called the lungs of Kandy. A must visit place in Kandy. A great way to get rid of hustle bustle of the city of Kandy.

A piece of nature in the city. Plenty of flora and fauna to be seen. An ideal place for nature lovers. Avoid going during the rain season though because the footpaths get very muddy and there are leeches. Morning hours are best. The forest is currently open from 8am to 2pm. Bags have to be left at the entrance. No food, polythene or plastic bottles allowed. Strollers can be taken in.

Natural beauty in the heart of the historic city Kandy (මහනුවර)

Govern under forest department

a lovely place to have a peaceful walk with the company of only gigantic trees and chirping cicadas, birds.

Perched atop a hill behind the iconic Temple of the Tooth Relic is the Udawatta Kele Sanctuary also referred to as the Royal Forest Park of Kandy, one of the most important places to visit in Kandy Sri Lanka. A leading tourist destination in the city, nature lovers are more than welcome to take a stroll into its verdant depths, exploring the many beauties that it hides within. Take a trek through dense forestland which is home to a large amount of fauna ranging from the fishing cat, palm squirrel to the black-napped hare and deer. Tall canopies dominate the sanctuary which is also known to nourish the Kandy Lake situated nearby with the waters from its catchment areas. Udawattakele which was once graced by those belonging to the Royal Court of Kandy boasts of several Buddhist temples which are scattered across the area. A garrison cemetery, water pond, Kodimale Mountain and the Senkanda cave are amongst the many treasures that the Udawattakele Sanctuary lays claim to.

Not a bad place with a diverse flora. But it will be prepared that, in wet weather, your feet will be eaten by leeches. It scares a lot of people, I didn't even think that I had such a nervous friend. But I laughed heartily.

A forest within the walking distance to the crowded city. The sanctuary is famous for its extensive avifauna. The reserve also contains a great variety of plant species, especially lianas, shrubs and small trees. There are several giant lianas. Many of small and medium size mammals that inhabit Sri Lanka can be seen here. Several kinds of snakes and other reptiles might be seen. Udawattakele was designated as a forest reserve in 1856, and it became a sanctuary in 1938

Entering the arched gate you'll pay 860lkr ready for some up close wonders of nature. After a 3 hour mud path hike, saw nothing, maybe I was too busy looking down at the leaches wriggling their way up my sneaker towards my leg. Guess that counts as up close to nature. This is why humans invented fire - bring a lighter and a quick 🔥 to remove.

Very calm, quiet and peaceful place to feel the nature.

Unfortunately we didn’t read any reviews because it‘s true: expensive, no animals seen but a few monkeys at the entrance and many leeches which made us run to the exit as fast as we could.

Nice place of woods...sometimes you may see deer.can see kandy lake and other visibility from the top of sanctuary

Wonderful quite and calm place in the middle of the busy city. But Don't let the monkeys that you carry food.

As of March 2022 the foreigner ticket is 864 LKR. By itself nothing special but such a welcome relief from the noise and smog of the city! After entering it is a different world: Cool shade instead of heat, Forrest sounds and green all around. If you are looking for respite, head there for an hour or two.

This is a forest reserve located on the hill ridge above the historic Temple of the Tooth Relic in the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It has a land extension of 104 hectares (257 acres) and is home to a large variety of plant species including giant liana, shrubs and trees. Many of small and medium size mammals that inhabit Sri Lanka is seen here as well as several kinds of snakes and reptiles. Steeped in history this forest reserve was was known during the Kandyan kingdom as 'Uda Wasala Watte' which in native language means 'the garden above the royal palace'. This was designated as a forest reserve in 1856 by the English rulers and declared a sanctuary in 1938. With beautiful walking paths, hiking trails and monasteries and a city view point to boot this is a must-visit if you happen to visit Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Nice place to explore nature right in Kandy. The trail map is a bit hard to follow - we got lost a few times. Saw some deer and many monkeys along the way. Recommend 2-3hours to explore!

Wonderful place to visit the kandy Point view is the most beautiful place to see there is fee for entrance

Lovely place to walk near the city of kandy, beautiful turtles to see, plenty of deer, even spotted a few boar. Tourists should aware of leeches, advise to wear long 'leech' socks. Don't be scared of leeches, if you do find 1 attached to you then don't be hastily & pull it!! It's the worst thing to do. Remove very carefully or be patient & wait till it drops off

Really worthy place to visit @ Kandy.With the urban setup @ Kandy this calm environment is remarkable .

Place is Good But Administration is poor. On this forest there is a place Named "Lovers Walk " but unfortunately Local Couples not permitted to enter.

This jungle was beautiful but most of ways was closed by something's ,I don't know why,and personal of arrival jungle couldn't speak English and help tourist and it was bad because they give 920 rupiye from tourist and they couldn't even answer to tourist