Kumana National Park

Kumana National Park

Kumana National Park lies in the south eastern dry zone, adjoining the Yala National Park, and is one of Sri Lanka’s best bird watching destinations.

Kaudulla National Park

Kaudulla National Park

Lying between Habarana and Polonnaruwa, the Kaudulla National Park acts as an important corridor for the migration of elephants.

Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve

Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve

Lying within the Cultural Triangle, Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve is a heavily wooded 2,513-foot mountain on which once existed a monastic cave complex.

Knuckles Conservation Forest Mountain Range

Knuckles Conservation Forest

A World Heritage site located north-east of Kandy, the Knuckles Conservation Forest lies within the Knuckles mountain range, and gets its name from its resemblance to the knuckles of a clenched fist.

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park lies at an elevation of 7,000 feet and is well worth a visit for its scenic beauty, natural formations and birdlife.

Horagolla National Park

Horagolla National Park

Horagolla National Park gets its name from the hora tree, a common species around the island. These trees are commonly known as “kiripalu” in sanskrit.

Thalangama Tank & Marshes Bird Sanctuary

Thalangama Tank and Marshes

Thalangama is a very well-known birding site, located in the Western Province. The distance from Colombo to Thalangama is rather short and takes just thirty minutes at most.

Chilaw Sand Spits

Chilaw Sand Spits

A wonderful area to see aquatic birds, both local and migratory, the Chilaw Sand Spits is a unique nearshore environment of lagoons, sandbanks and dunes.

Mannar Vankalai Bird Sanctuary

Mannar Vankalai Bird Sanctuary

The birds at Mannar Vankalai Bird Sanctuary are aquatic or semi-aquatic, including the Spot-billed Duck, Greater Flamingo, and Black-tailed Godwits.

Chundikulam Sanctuary Jaffna

Chundikulam Sanctuary

A bird sanctuary in the Northern Province, specifically the Jaffna District, this park is nearly 50 square kilometers of prime real estate and breeding grounds for various creatures.