Bird Watching & Trekking in Udawatte Kele Sanctuary

Overview of the tour in Kandy

Udawatte Kele located north of Kandy Lake is an eco-tourism site that expands over 103 hectares. Visitors can tour the sanctuary every day from 6 am to 5 pm. This garden has an exclusive collection of avifauna.

Other than that it is one of the beautiful bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. Udawatte Kele is on a hill ridge stretching between the Temple of the Tooth and the Uplands- Aruppola suburbs. The sanctuary acts as a catchment area for the supply of water to the city of Kandy. Udawatte Kele sanctuary houses to varieties of birds like yellow fronted barbet, Layard’s Parakeet, Spot bellied eagle owl, Sri Lankan hanging parrot, Green fronted leaf bird, and native three-toed kingfisher, Sri Lanka hill myna.

Therefore for the bird experts armed with binoculars, it is a great place to explore the birdlife. The sanctuary is a good location for panoramic photographs of Kandy city and butterflies, mammals that come very close to you. Endemic animals like toque macaque, jackal, porcupine and mouse deer seem to be common. Obviously 460 species of plants, especially lianas, shrubs, herbs, and small plants are survived in the jungle.
SKU: LK75030000

On arrival

We'll be waiting for you at Udawatte Kele Entrance.

Things to note

Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients

The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Paradise Island Safari or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.

We do not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.