Giritale Hotel - Kaudulla National Park

Perched on a hill with breathtaking views of the Giritale Tank and surrounding wilderness, this hotel offers a classic Sri Lankan hospitality experience. It's strategically located for quick access to Kaudulla and Minneriya National Parks, making it perfect for elephant safaris and observing crocodiles and diverse birdlife.

Location
Kaudulla National Park, North Central & Eastern Plains, Sri Lanka, South Asia
Type
hotel
Coordinates
7.999000, 80.931000
Price range
mid-range
Best season
May to October for elephant viewing at Kaudulla National Park (The Gathering).
Website
https://www.giritalehotel.lk
Activities
hotel
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options generally available upon request.
Child-friendly
Yes
Pool/Spa
Available
Tank Filling
mid-range

PlnrScore: 32/100

Best Time to Visit Giritale Hotel

The best months to visit Giritale Hotel are February, March, April, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 24.58°C, rainfall 163.9mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 85.3%
  • February: Great, temperature 25.15°C, rainfall 71.2mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 82.1%
  • March: Great, temperature 26.69°C, rainfall 50.1mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 80%
  • April: Great, temperature 27.99°C, rainfall 109.2mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 79.1%
  • May: Good, temperature 27.99°C, rainfall 124.2mm, sunshine 9.7 hrs, humidity 79.7%
  • June: Great, temperature 28.29°C, rainfall 35.3mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 73.4%
  • July: Great, temperature 28.29°C, rainfall 57.2mm, sunshine 9.9 hrs, humidity 71.6%
  • August: Great, temperature 28.19°C, rainfall 64.1mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 71.3%
  • September: Great, temperature 27.89°C, rainfall 67.7mm, sunshine 9.8 hrs, humidity 72.8%
  • October: Good, temperature 26.76°C, rainfall 248.1mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 80.2%
  • November: Good, temperature 25.32°C, rainfall 364.2mm, sunshine 7.4 hrs, humidity 87.9%
  • December: Good, temperature 24.95°C, rainfall 259.7mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 87.2%

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