Where nature and heritage embrace
Strategically placed on the primary route to the North and East of Sri Lanka, Habarana is central to tourist places within the cultural triangle. It is the ideal base to explore the key sites, being within easy reach of Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Ritigala, as well as serving as a stopover for journeys to Jaffna or Trincomalee. Many elephant watching excursions to Minneriya and Kaudulla national parks also start from here.
The scenic Habarana Lake and its surrounds are also an attraction with many village tours offering an insight into rural life.
Things to do
Enjoy a leisurely ride on a traditional canoe called catamaran on the tranquil Habarana Lake, and watch fishermen and the kingfishers at work.
Explore the 10,000 hectares of land home to elephants and other wildlife on an exciting game drive, early morning or late evening.
Take a walk through paddy fields and ‘chena’ cultivations to a rural village home for a typical Sri Lankan lunch - rice and curry.
