Best Things to Do on a Kurunegala Elephant Rock Kurunegala Elephant Rock guide — a steep climb up the rock outcrop overlooking Kurunegala town and lake, with sunset viewpoints.
The rock's distinctive silhouette, said to resemble a kneeling elephant, gives Kurunegala its name and best-known landmark.
The summit gives sweeping views over Kurunegala town, its lake and the surrounding farmland, especially striking at sunset.
The rock overlooks central Kurunegala, close to the historic Ridi Vihara.
A short but steep climb up stone steps to a small shrine and viewpoint overlooking Kurunegala and its lake.
