Kumana National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Sri Lanka
About Kumana National Park
Kumana National Park became an independent wildlife sanctuary in 1969, with not much of an evidence that showed the history of the large landmark. Kumana, before it was named as a sanctuary, was a great hunting ground for elephant poachers and zoo keepers from Dehiwala who wanted the animals to be presented at their zoo. The only evidence of what remains in cultural aspects is the Tamil Kovil which supports the pilgrimage foot tour known as thepada yatra(pronounced Pardha Yarthra). But what shows the most interest in the park are the old cave drawings believed to have done by the Veddas. These cave drawing represented a group of hunters and heard of wild elephant. Some say that the park was once home to the Lankan legend calledNittaewo,a race of dwarves who lived in the country many years
Top Attractions in Kumana National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Kumana National Park:
- ★Kudumbigala sanctuary
- ★Uganthai Malai Murugan Kovil
Where to Stay in Kumana National Park
- 🏨Lake view hotel
- 🏨Mahoora Tented Safari Camp - Kumana
- 🏨The Blue Wave Hotel
- 🏨Waypoint Arugam Bay
Kumana National Park Travel Guide Sections
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