Best National Wildlife Parks in Sri lanka--Yala National Park
π Yala National Park Located in the southeastern part of Sri Lanka, 300 kilometers away from the capital, Colombo. It spans two provinces, Southern Province and Uva Province, covering an area of 979 square kilometers, making it the second-largest national park in Sri Lanka. The significant vertical height differences contribute to the rich biodiversity of Sri Lanka, and its separation from the mainland ensures that the influencing factors on Sri Lanka's biodiversity are minimized. This isolation has allowed for the evolution of unique species that are often found nowhere else in the world, making the island a hotspot for endemic flora and fauna. π Why choose to visit Yala National Park? π Yala National Park was designated as a national park in 1938 and is one of the two earliest national parks in Sri Lanka. It is also the most frequently visited park in the country. π The entire park is actually composed of five blocks, but only two are open to the public. Each of these five blocks has its own name, such as Ruhuna National Park, Kumana National Park, etc. π Yala National Park is also a favorite spot for wildlife photography enthusiasts. Many photographers drive jeeps through the park in search of the perfect shot of the wildlife within. π The park is home to 44 species of mammals and 215 species of birds, making it a renowned bird conservation area among the 70 key bird sanctuaries in Sri Lanka. #Colombo#Yala National Park# National Wildlife Parks#Sri lanka trip
