South Asia
Sri Lanka
North Central Province

Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary

Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary is a reserve in , . Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Minneriya National Park and Giritale.

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is a in of . The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938.

Town
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is a small city in the of . The location has tourist attraction due its nature and close link with Polonnaruwa, an ancient capital of Sri Lanka. is situated 4½ km east of Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary.

Suburb
is a small town in that is famous for two things — the great lake built by King Mahasen and which is a hot spot for safari lovers because of its abundance of elephants. is situated 5 km northeast of Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary.

Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary

Latitude
8° north
Longitude
80.88333° or 80° 53′ east
Elevation
95 metres (312 feet)
Open location code
6MW22V2M+28
Geo­Names ID
1235012
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Satellite Map

Discover Minneriya Giritale Sanctuary from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hammillewa and Beddepanwila.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Beddepanwila Wewa and Minneriya Tank.

North Central Province: Must-Visit Destinations

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