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Description
Wilpattu National Park (Willu-pattu; Land of Lakes) is a park located on the island of Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" (Natural lakes) - Natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater. Located in the Northwest coast lowland dry zone of Sri Lanka.
The park is 1,317 square kilometers (131, 693 hectares) and ranges from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Nearly one hundred and six lakes (Willu) and tanks are found spread throughout Wilpattu. Wilpattu is the largest and one of the oldest National Parks in Sri Lanka. Wilpattu is among the top national parks world-renowned for its leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) population.
31 species of mammals have been identified within Wilpattu national park. Mammals that are identified as threatened species living within the Wilpattu National Park are the elephant (Elephas maximus Maximus), sloth bear (Melursus ursinus inornatus), leopard (Panthera pardus kotiya) and water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). sambhur (Rusa unicolor), spotted deer (Axis axis ceylonensis), mongoose, mouse, and shrew are more of Wilpattu's residents.
The painted stork, the open bill, little cormorant, Sri Lankan junglefowl (Gallus lafayetii) along with many species of owls, terns, gulls, eagles, kites buzzards are to be found at Wilpattu National Park. Wetland bird species that can be seen in Wilpattu are the garganey (Anas querquedula), pintail (Anas acuta), whistling teal (Dendrocygna javanica), spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), black-headed ibis (Threskiornis malanocephalus), large white egret (Egretta alba modesta), cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) and purple heron (Ardea purpurea).
The most common reptiles found in the park are the monitor lizard (Varanus bengalensis), mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris), common cobra (Naja naja), rat snake (Ptyas mucosus), Indian python (Python molurus), pond turtle (Melanonchelys trijuga) and the soft-shelled turtle.
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Wilpattu Sanctuary Road, Sri Lanka
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Open hours today: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Monday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Tuesday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Thursday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Friday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Saturday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Sunday
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
September 27, 2023 3:54 am local time
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Phone Number+94 112 199 323
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AddressWilpattu Sanctuary Road
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රෝසාගේ චාරිකා Rosage charika
06:30 17 Oct 21
The most beautiful animal at the parkElephant,tiger,crocodile,bear special
Sudath Liyanage
23:58 08 Sep 21
It was excellent sitting of bear and leopard on both days and elephants on one day.
Nedra Senanayake
09:42 04 Aug 21
Went from Eluwankulama Entrance. Main road ends and there's a little bumpy road for few meters to the car park. Have to... walk for another few meters to the forest office entrance. Minimum and unsatisfying sanitary facilities inside the park. No drinking water facilities.Beautiful calming nature. Different ecosystems, so many things, places and animals to see. We went there in dry season but pretty sure place must be totally amazing right after rainy season.As a naturalist Im so satisfied.read more
Anushka Eranga Visuals
10:22 29 May 21
Amazing place to watch Leopards but they should really consider about the number of vehicles coming in, that’s actually... too much of vehicles.read more
Sandaruwan Adhikari
02:22 11 May 21
Good and peacfull place to visit. I'll hope want to see again the willpattu national park.You can see some of... animals like deer,crocodile,wild pig,elephant,birds so go this placeread more
Muhammadh Arshad
07:13 12 Apr 21
Awesome place to relax with your family and camping it's even more private in week days
danuka pathirana
23:26 04 Apr 21
This national park significant advantage for wildlife enthusiasts with good sightings of animals.
Shi
02:07 14 Mar 21
A very beautiful and tranquil place. The animals enjoy their natural habitats. We were able to see leopards, and that... was the highlight of the trip for us. Our tour guide Lahiru and the safari team were friendly and helpful. Lahiru took us everywhere possible to show us the beauty of the wildlife. This trip change the way I look at the nature and the wildlife. Will visit there again. Thank you Lahiru and the team for making our trip unforgettable.😊read more
Pasindu Prabhath
06:25 02 Mar 21
This place have nice view. This place is unique because there is rock pools and this gives you a different experience.
Chalana Deshan
08:43 14 Dec 20
Wilpattu National Park is among the oldest and the largest (131, 693 ha) National Parks in Sri Lanka. Key tourist... attractions of this National Park is its large network of Villus (Natural Water Tanks) and it is famous for visiting Leopards and wild bears.read more
wishvajith weerasinghe
07:29 09 Oct 20
Awesome place. Best in town presently. It has all high range clothing, footwear outlets. It has a foot court and famous... restaurants. It has cinema inside. Highly recommended.read more
Hasitha de silva
04:24 29 Sep 20
Its a tropical wild experience in this adjacent Wilpattu National park area..
Gayan Chamara Chandrasena
05:29 21 Sep 20
Sri Lankan Expeditions, is a specialist Safari Game Drives facilitator and tailor made Safari Tour organizer in... Wilpattu. We are the one stop safari tour operator for all your requirements in organizing Safari Tours in Wilpattu. Our team of wildlife experts and Wildlife photographers frequent Wilpattu and knows Wilpattu well and our own fleet of vehicles based in Wilpattu will take care of your transfer requirements to and from any destination. Our intimate knowledge in Wilpattu Safari Hotels, Bungalows and Guest Houses will surely help you to pick the right accommodation option, right room and the best location for your Safari Tour in Wilpattu.read more
Sandith Gunawickrema
15:41 12 Sep 20
The forest has been cut down and destroyed by fools. As a result, the temperature in the country has risen and it has... become impossible to liveread more
Chamara Weerasekara
13:21 03 Sep 20
One of the best places which i have visited and you can see many wild animals. As wel as the stunning road network is... giving fabulous experience to you.read more
Savani Sewwandi
03:52 10 Aug 20
Very popular and the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. One of best place to see leopards Sri Lankan elephants... and bears. Luckyly I could see 2 leopards couples in a single day. Hundreds of birds species can be seen in the park specially aquatic birds. If you wish to visit you have to take a safari jeep it will cost 8000 - 12000 LKR. Rest rooms and special places to have foods are available in the park. Pleace do not bring polythene or plastic and do not left inside the park.read more
Harsha Tennakoon
00:54 06 Jul 20
Very very nice place in hill country. Different climates, changing suddenly.. Misty and cloudy..When I went to hill... country, I have been visited several times to this place.This place consists nice view points...On the way to reach this monastery, there are guava boys, peanut girls, peach boys, vadei boys, etc...read more
Yasas Wickramathilaka
14:08 21 Jun 20
Best place for honeymooners. The Ark gives complete solidarity and it is absolutely A secluded villa. Villa has three... bedrooms and if you are honeymooning they give you the whole villa. Rooms and bathrooms are well maintained and clean. They offer a set menu, and the food is quite delecious. The staff is really friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.read more
Steven Aldridge
13:48 10 May 20
Super place to visit, we took this in as part of a cycle ride around the area with our guide Priya. Going around the... sight is a good way to get around.read more
Dr. Akila Subasinghe
10:16 18 Feb 20
I have been to many hotels in the country..But I must say that this hotel had the most pleasant and accommodating staff... amongst all of them. Facilities were top notch...Food delicious...Pool was amazing for kids..Kids club (activity centre) was a nice addition..All in all, The best HOTEL EXPERIENCE in the world for me...A definite recommendation and a must return for us...read more
Kasun Kumarasena
04:10 12 Dec 19
How tall is Colombo Lotus Tower?The 356 m high Lotus Tower is the tallest freestanding tower in South Asia. it also... got the 11th position among the tallest towers in Asia and the 19th position in the entire world. The 1,168 ft tall tower is the symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka. The tower has six floors where the 1st and 2nd floors are at 215 m and 219.8 m heights of the tower. And the 3rd and 4th floors of the Tower are at 224.6 m and 224.6 m heights.One of the coolest places to visit in Colombo is also one of the city's newest attractions. The Colombo Lotus Tower is South Asia's tallest freestanding structure (368 meters/1,168 feet), and a trip to the top rewards visitors with unobstructed views across Colombo and the surrounding cityscape and sea.The tower, which houses a lot of telecommunications equipment, has a telecom museum, a shopping mall, a revolving fine dining restaurant, a hotel, and indoor and outdoor observation areas. The tower is also a sight to see from the outside - it's covered in LED lighting and presents seasonal themed lighting displays each night.The Lotus Tower, designed to replicate a lotus bulb and flower, simultaneously represents the historic culture of the country and its focus on the future.read more
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