Udawalawe National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Sri Lanka
About Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is a wildlife sanctuary which was constructed to safeguard the animals which were misplaced during the construction of the Udawalawe reservoir. Although it covers a large area, it is easy to do a jeep tour which allows you to see a wide range of wildlife. Udawalawe national park is the third most visited wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka. The park lies on the boundary of the wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka and it extends up to 308.2 km². Most of the land is flat, however, some mountainous features can be seen in parts of the park. The highest part of the park isUlgala, otherwise known asthe pointed rock, at 373 metres. The landscape changes from yellow to green as the seasons change from dry to wet. The park features many miniature water bodies such as ponds and tanks,
Udawalawe National Park Travel Guide Sections
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