Before starting the post let me have a word about the current situation of the world. With the Corona issue all over the world, first I decided not to write again until this situation is over. But as it again occurred to me that, now most of the people are staying at homes and finding ways to spend time, I thought to write a post, even the situation is still prevailing. First of all, I pray for everyone, both who are currently infected and not infected from the virus and may all the souls we lost by the virus, rest in peace.
Yala National Park
Yala is the most visited and the second largest national park in Sri Lanka. The park is in the south eastern region of Sri lanka, covering 979 sq km and situated about 300 km away from Colombo. The gateway is at Thissamaharama and the entrance is at Palatupana, so you have to take 20 km drive from Thissamaharama to Palatupana via Kirinda. Then at Palatupana, there's a visitor center where the visitors are provided the needed information and safari jeeps.
This is a place, best known for its great variety of wild animals. The most preferred animals to be seen by the visitors here, are elephants and leopards. January-July is the best time to see leopards while for elephants it is May-August.
This national park provides a home for 215 bird species including 6 endemic species of Sri Lanka. And there are so many other kinds of animals you can witness here, in their own habitats such as bears, deer, crocodiles and so on.
The park plays a major role in conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, leopards and aquatic birds.
In addition to this amazing wild life, the fact that the southern border of the park lies on the south eastern coast, makes the park more attractive and distinct.
Dawn and Dusk are the best times for safari tours and here you can have great photographic opportunities. Trust me!!! This is the Sri Lanka's best safari destination. If you are an adventure traveler make sure to spot this interesting sanctuary by your own eyes.
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