Where is Minneriya National Park Minneriya National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province that is home to a variety of wildlife. The area was first designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938, and it was ...[ read more ]
Somawathiya National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Somawathiya National Park Somawathiya National Park is one of four designated national parks as part of the Mahaweli River development project. Within the park is Somawathiya Chaitya, a stupa said to contain a relic of the Buddha’s tooth. ...[ read more ]
Maduru Oya National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Maduru Oya National Park Maduru Oya National Park is a Sri Lankan national park that was established as part of the Mahaweli development project and serves as a catchment area for the Maduru Oya Reservoir. The park was ...[ read more ]
Chundikkulam National Park | Sri Lanka
History of Chundikkulam National Park On February 25, 1938, the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937 designated Chundikkulam Lagoon and its surrounding area as a bird sanctuary. The Sri Lanka Army’s 55 Division, advancing from Nagar Kovil, ...[ read more ]
Lunugamvehera National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Lunugamvehera National Park The Lunugamvehera National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1995 with the goal of protecting the catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir as well as the local wildlife. The national park provides critical habitat ...[ read more ]
Gal Oya National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Gal Oya National Park Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was established in 1954 and serves as the main catchment area for Senanayake Samudraya, the largest reservoir in Sri Lanka. Senanayake Samudraya was built under the Gal ...[ read more ]
Bundala National Park | Sri Lanka
Where is Bundala National Park Bundala National Park is an internationally important wintering ground for migratory waterbirds in Sri Lanka. Bundala harbors 197 species of birds, the highlight being the greater flamingo, which migrates in large flocks. Bundala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in ...[ read more ]
Wilpattu National Park: Sri Lanka’s Largest Nature Reserve
About Wilpattu National Park Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu, “Land of Lakes”) is a Sri Lankan national park. The presence of “Willus” (natural lakes) – natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater – distinguishes this park. The park ...[ read more ]
Kumana National Park | Sri Lanka
Introduction Sri Lanka is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse natural landscapes in the world. From lush green tea plantations to pristine beaches, the island nation is a paradise for nature lovers. One of the hidden gems ...[ read more ]
