From Anuradhapura: Habarana Adventure Day Tour

Minneriya national park is located 182 km away from Colombo, in the North Central Plains of Sri Lanka. The major city closest to Minneriya National Park is Polonnaruwa. The recently renovated, ancient Minneriya Rainwater Reservoir irrigates a considerable area of the district of Polonnaruwa and is the focal point of the Minneriya National Park. 

May to October is the best period to visit Minneriya National Park in view of the famous Gathering of the wild elephant herds. The gathering is documented as the largest known meeting place of Asian Elephants in the world. During the dry season of August to September each year, herds up to 300 elephants are seen within a few square kilometers of the vast Minneriya Reservoir.

Habarana is a small city in the Anuradhapura District and is a popular tourist destination for safari as it is the starting point for safari's in the nearby Habarana jungle and the Minneriya sanctuary which is heavily populated by elephants. 

Elephant back riding is also an attraction in this small city. Habarana is situated nearby Sigiriya an ideal eco-friendly area. You can visit some places as your wish according to the time we have.