Yala National Park

Yala National Park is situated in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka, covering two provinces: Hambantota district in the Southern Province and Monaragala district in Uva Province. The park's entrance can be found at Palatupana, which is 12 kilometers away from Kirinda. If you're traveling from Colombo, the distance to reach Palatupana is approximately 305 kilometers.

Among all the National Parks in Sri Lanka, Yala National Park offers the best chances to observe the diverse wildlife of the country. Here, you can witness various species such as:

Colorful painted storks resting by the lagoon while crocodiles bask in the sun
Majestic peacocks displaying their vibrant plumage in the woods where monkeys play
Elephants roaming through the bush jungle
The elusive leopard wandering into the thorny scrub jungle