Kurunegala: Why You'll Love This Destination
Kurunegala briefly served as a Sri Lankan capital in the 14th century, and its most distinctive feature — a huge rock outcrop said to resemble a resting elephant — still dominates the town's skyline, with a steep summit staircase and lake-view temple.
A large rock outcrop overlooking the town, said to resemble a kneeling elephant — see the Kurunegala Elephant Rock guide.
A scenic lake at the base of the rock, popular for an evening walk around its perimeter.
Climb Elephant Rock for sunset, and see the historic Ridi Vihara nearby. Background: Kurunegala on Wikipedia.
