{"id":1449,"date":"2024-08-07T06:57:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T06:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2024-08-31T07:06:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T07:06:12","slug":"the-great-elephant-gathering-discovering-natures-majesty-at-heritance-kandalama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/the-great-elephant-gathering-discovering-natures-majesty-at-heritance-kandalama\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Elephant Gathering: Discovering Nature&#8217;s Majesty at Heritance Kandalama"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1449\" class=\"elementor elementor-1449\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd64728 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd64728\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d00ea4\" data-id=\"9d00ea4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d832848 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d832848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3a2q5al71qg9.cloudfront.net\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/kandalama-elephant-gathering-image-1280.jpg\" title=\"kandalama-elephant-gathering-image-1280\" alt=\"kandalama-elephant-gathering-image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c622e12 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c622e12\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-94630bb\" data-id=\"94630bb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58e9056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58e9056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heritance Kandalama, nestled within Sri Lanka\u2019s cultural triangle, the resort provides a serene retreat where modern comfort meets the island\u2019s rich heritage. Located near the tranquil Kandalama Lake with the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in view, this eco-resort, designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, offers a tranquil escape amidst nature\u2019s embraces.<\/p><p><br \/>Nearby, Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks are renowned for hosting one of the world\u2019s most extraordinary natural events, the Elephant Gathering. Recognized globally and listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top Ten Wildlife Spectacles in the World, this annual phenomenon unfolds from July to October. Central to this spectacle is a sprawling reservoir, built centuries ago by King Mahasen, now a sanctuary where wild elephants converge during the dry season.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc8151f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc8151f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8bbe641\" data-id=\"8bbe641\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a13b5cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a13b5cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3a2q5al71qg9.cloudfront.net\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/Elephant-Gathering-Heritance-Kandalama-1.png\" title=\"Elephant-Gathering-Heritance-Kandalama-1\" alt=\"Elephant-Gathering-Heritance-Kandalama-1\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b37669 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b37669\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-113b146\" data-id=\"113b146\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3f0b1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3f0b1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Known simply as \u2018the Gathering\u2019, this mesmerizing event draws herds of Asian elephants, sometimes exceeding 200, who come to graze on the lush grasses and bathe in the replenishing waters. Against the backdrop of the park\u2019s natural splendor, witnessing these majestic creatures is a captivating experience that showcases Sri Lanka\u2019s diverse wildlife.<\/p><p>Heritance Kandalama provides guided tours that prioritize wildlife conservation, allowing guests to responsibly witness the awe-inspiring Elephant Gathering. Located just 50 minutes from the resort, Minneriya National Park, and an hour away, Kaudulla National Park, offer not only a wildlife spectacle but also a scenic route that enhances the overall experience. Whether capturing moments on camera or immersing themselves in the tranquil surroundings, guests depart the resort with a profound appreciation for Sri Lanka\u2019s natural wonders and the unique wildlife that surrounds it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bea6108 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bea6108\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-289bc68\" data-id=\"289bc68\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d2d23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e5d2d23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3a2q5al71qg9.cloudfront.net\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/Image-02-1.jpg\" title=\"kandalama-elephant-gathering-image\" alt=\"kandalama-elephant-gathering-image\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14e7cb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14e7cb7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a04a091\" data-id=\"a04a091\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ac5e9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ac5e9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To book your stay at Heritance Kandalama, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/kandalama\/\">https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/kandalama\/<\/a><\/p><p>For more details, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/kandalama\/experiences\/minneriya-kaudulla-national-park.html\">https:\/\/www.heritancehotels.com\/kandalama\/experiences\/minneriya-kaudulla-national-park.html<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heritance Kandalama, nestled within Sri Lanka\u2019s cultural triangle, the resort provides a serene retreat where modern comfort meets the island\u2019s rich heritage. Located near the tranquil Kandalama Lake with the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress in view, this eco-resort, designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, offers a tranquil escape amidst nature\u2019s embraces. Nearby, Minneriya and Kaudulla National<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/the-great-elephant-gathering-discovering-natures-majesty-at-heritance-kandalama\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-experiences","category-luxury"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1449"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1488,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1449\/revisions\/1488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}