Are you also a fan of wildlife? The National Parks must be visited while you are in Sri Lanka. The nation is fortunate to have many of these jungle-covered places that are home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Discover some of Sri Lanka’s most well-known National Parks by reading on.
Park National Wilpattu
30 kilometers to the west of Anuradhapura,Guest Posting In 1905, Wilpattu National Park was designated as a wildlife sanctuary. Later, it gained “National Park” designation. This is Sri Lanka’s largest National Park, covering no less than 131,693 hectares. The geography of Wilpattu National Park is distinctive, consisting of a network of about 50 marshes known as “Villus.” “Villus” are rain-filled small lakes surrounded by wide, grassy plains. The dry season, which runs from May to September, is the ideal time to explore this National Park. Sambar deer, crocodiles, wild boars, wild elephants, and especially the elusive Sri Lankan leopard are just a few of the wildlife species that can be seen.
National Park Yala
Visit Yala National Park, the second-largest wildlife reserve and one of the earliest protected sanctuaries to be established in the island nation of Sri Lanka, by booking a Sri Lanka vacation package. More than 31 mammal species and more than 124 bird species can be found in this national park. The area is covered in lush, greenery and is home to a variety of reptiles and other lagoon wildlife. Join a jeep safari to try to find the elusive leopard. These safaris are offered in the early morning and late at night. A safari to Yala National Park can be included in the professionally designed itineraries that Travel Lanka Connection and other reputable travel agencies will create to meet all of your travel needs.
National Park of Kumana
Despite being tucked away on the eastern periphery of Yala National Park, Kumana National Park is regarded as a biodiversity hotspot in its own right. This National Park is renowned among serious birders and ornithologists and is home to several amazing bird species. Black-necked storks, egrets, hawk eagles, godwits, and ibises are a few of the most sought-after bird species that can be seen here. The park is also a great place to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants and sambar deer.
Park National Minneriya
In the center of Sri Lanka’s well-known cultural triangle sits Minneriya National Park. It is best known for “The Gathering,” which is thought to be the largest gathering of Asian elephants ever. The dry season, which lasts from July to October, is the perfect time to see this amazing phenomena since hundreds of elephants congregate there in quest of water, providing a breathtaking spectacle for observers. In addition to the elephants, this relatively small National Park is home to numerous other animals, including as spotted deer, sambar, macaques, and purple-faced langur monkeys.
Park National Wasgamuwa
Wasgamuwa National Park, which is 225 kilometers from Colombo, is flanked by the Mahaweli Ganga and the Amban Ganga (both of which are rivers in English). A dry-mixed evergreen forest that includes tall trees like Weera, Palu, and Burutha dominates the park. Visitors can see sizable elephant herds from November to May. During the dry season, these gentle giants move to the adjacent Minneriya and Kaudulla National Parks. Wasgamuwa National Park is renowned for its birds, including the endemic red-faced mal koha, Ceylon jungle fowl, and lesser adjutant stork, in addition to mammals including purple-faced langur monkeys and wild boars.
