What months can tourists see the Great Elephant Gathering at Minneriya?

The Great Gathering typically occurs during the dry season from July to October. As the water levels in the Minneriya tank recede, the lush grass on the bed attracts up to three hundred elephants at a time. It is considered one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world. Outside these months, the elephants disperse into the surrounding forests of Kaudulla and Eco Park.