WildlifeHistorical
Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
Kandy, Kandy District
Kandy, KandyWildlife
About Udawatta Kele Sanctuary
Udawatta Kele, is a historic forest reserve in Kandy that is located on a hill ridge. It covers an area of 104 hectares (257 acres). Udawattakele was known as �Uda Wasala Watta� in Sinhalese during the Kandyan empire, which meant �the garden above the royal palace.� The sanctuary is well-known for its diverse avifauna. A wide range of plant species, including lianas, shrubs, and tiny trees, can be found in the reserve. There are a few colossal lianas.
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