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01

Horton Plains

This park, along with the adjacent Peak Wilderness, serves as the most crucial catchment area for nearly all the major rivers in the country. Within the park itself, three significant rivers have their origins. As the highest plateau in the country, sitting above 5,000 feet, it boasts the most extensive area of montane cloud forests on its western slopes. The park’s most famous attraction is World’s End, a dramatic 884-meter vertical drop. The trail to this viewpoint takes visitors through pristine habitats home to various hill-dwelling bird species.

02

Sinharaja Rain Forest

Sinharaja Rain Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, spans nearly 9,800 hectares, enriched by flowing rivers and tranquil streamlets. Of the 830 indigenous flowering plant species found on the island, Sinharaja is home to nearly 500 of them. This forest is also a haven for bird watchers. Sinharaja receives rainfall ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 millimeters annually. The current reserve stretches 21 kilometers in length and 3.7 kilometers in width, covering 11,187 hectares of undisturbed and logged forest, as well as areas of scrub and fern land.

03

Wilpattu National Park

Situated near Anuradhapura, Wilpattu is one of the oldest and most significant protected areas in Sri Lanka. The park is home to over 30 species of mammalian wildlife, including elephants, leopards, sloth bears, water buffalo, and deer.

04

Kaudulla National Park

Located near Sigiriya, this area serves as a corridor for elephants migrating between Somawathiya National Park and Minneriya National Park. It is a popular spot for elephant enthusiasts, offering opportunities to observe large herds up close. Visitors may also spot leopards, deer, and occasionally bears. Additionally, it is an excellent location for bird watching.

05

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is located 20 kilometers northwest of Polonnaruwa. At its core, this national park lies within an inhabited area that is part of one of the country’s most diverse natural ecosystems, featuring intermediate forests, bamboo stands, patanas, and talawas. The diversity found here is unmatched within a single protected area, especially in such a well-preserved state.

06

Bundala National Park

This is the first Ramsar site designated in Sri Lanka and stands as the most important wetland for birds outside the Northern Province. The park’s lagoons are among the country’s most vital wintering areas for migratory shorebirds, regularly hosting over 15,000 birds at a time.

07

Uda Walawe National Park

Situated on the boundary of the Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka, this area was established as a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Uda Walawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the reservoir’s catchment. The park is renowned for its stunning scenic beauty and rich diversity of animal and bird species. Visitors can observe elephants up close at the Elephant Transit Home. So far, 39 species of mammals and 183 species of birds have been recorded in this sanctuary.

08

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is the most visited and the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park features a diverse range of ecosystems, from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. Yala is home to 215 recorded bird species, including six endemic species, and 44 species of mammals. The elephant population in the park varies with the seasons. Notable mammals found in Yala include the sloth bear, leopard, and wild water buffalo.

09

Wasgamuwa National Park

Wasgamuwa has the highest biodiversity among the protected areas in Sri Lanka, home to 23 species of mammals. Two of the monkey species found in the park are endemic: the purple-faced langur and the toque macaque. The park also harbors over 17 species of reptiles, with five being endemic. The rare Sri Lanka Frogmouth can also be spotted here.

10

Kumana National Park

Kumana is one of the most important bird nesting and breeding grounds in Sri Lanka, with 255 species of birds recorded in the park. Each year, between April and July, tens of thousands of birds migrate to the Kumana swamp. Among them, pintail snipes travel 9,000 to 11,000 kilometers from Siberia to reach this sanctuary. Mammals such as the golden jackal, wild boar, European otter, and fishing cat also visit the park. The water bodies and mangroves of Kumana provide a crucial habitat for these birds.

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