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The Yala National Park, located on the south eastern coast of the country, is the second largest national park and the most visited national park in the country. Established in 1900, the reserve is also considered to be one of the oldest and one of the most diverse national parks in Sri Lanka housing many endemic species, along with other migratory species as well. It is the ideal location to delve into wildlife Sri Lanka. Apart from the wandering leopards that can be witnessed, the park is host to 353 or so recorded species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other invertebrates, out of which 17 or so have been classified as endemic to Sri Lanka making it one of the most prominent reserves in the country.
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Duration: 11 to 13 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The Yala National Park, located on the south eastern coast of the country, is the second largest national park and the most visited national park in the country. Established in 1900, the reserve is also considered to be one of the oldest and one of the most diverse national parks in Sri Lanka housing many endemic species, along with other migratory species as well. It is the ideal location to delve into wildlife Sri Lanka. Apart from the wandering leopards that can be witnessed, the park is host to 353 or so recorded species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and other invertebrates, out of which 17 or so have been classified as endemic to Sri Lanka making it one of the most prominent reserves in the country.
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Stop At: Yala National Park Sri Lanka
Yala National Park was originally a hunters arena during British colonial rule but now has the highest population of leopards on earth. Not only animals but it also provide a quaint environment for birds as well. It is Sri Lanka’s largest national park with a total area of 900 Sq Km. Yala National Park attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year due to its high density of leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and deers. Yala national park in Sri Lanka borders the Indian ocean and is filled with scenic beauty and wildlife. Its excellent terrain has exciting visuals of freshwater lakes, dense vegetation and forest. The park is sectioned into five blocks, and there are campsites all over.
Duration: 4 hours
