National park recommendation about Sri lanka
1️⃣ Horton Plains National Park An important eco-tourism area and World Natural Heritage site in Sri Lanka, it is also the only national park in the country where visitors are allowed to hike. Located at the foot of Sri Lanka's second and third highest peaks, it is covered with pristine grasslands and home to a diverse range of wildlife. The best time to visit "World's End" is from 6:00 to 10:00, where you can see the villages below, tea plantations in the distance, and even the southern coastline. ⌚ Opening hours: 06:00-16:00 Tips: The temperature difference here is significant, so you'll need long sleeves and pants in the early morning and evening, but by noon it's scorching hot, so don't forget sun protection. 2️⃣ Yala National Park The only original wild jungle park in Asia, similar to Kenya's national parks, where you can experience a jungle Safari. It is also one of the two remaining wild jungle parks in the world. Famous for its rich and diverse wildlife, it is a paradise for crocodiles, elephants, deer, bears, wild buffalo, peacocks, wild boar, and various birds, and is recognized as the forest with the highest density of leopards in the world. ⌚ Opening hours: 06:00-18:00 Tips: You must enter the park by jeep, and absolutely do not feed the animals. 3️⃣ Udawalawe National Park While Yala National Park is more known for its leopard sightings, Udawalawe National Park is more wild and has a larger population of elephants! The park features a large lake and its tributaries, known for herds of wild elephants. In addition, visitors can also observe water buffalo, foxes, macaques, sambar deer, mongoose, monitor lizards, crocodiles, sloth bears, as well as a variety of wild birds such as peacocks, parrots, hornbills, and storks. ⌚ Opening hours: 06:00-18:00 Tips: There are no toilets inside the park, so if you need to use the restroom, you'll have to find a spot and handle it yourself; never leave plastic bags or similar items in the park. #Udawalawe National Park#Horton Plains National Park#Yala National Park#Colombo#Sri lanka