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Yala National Park
Yala National Park is located on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, covering an area of about 979 square kilometers. It is the largest national nature reserve in Sri Lanka, second only to Villepotu National Park. The park not only has a diverse ecological environment, but is also known for its numerous wildlife. Park History Designated as a protected area in 1900, it was designated a national park in 1938 along with Verapatu National Park. Yala National Park consists of five areas, only two of which are open to the public. One area is called Ruhuna National Park (Ruhuna National Park), also known as Sierra, is the main area to see leopards and elephants, where there are many tourists; another area is called Kumana National Park (Kumana National Park) , also known as East Yarra, is a prime area for bird watching. Biological resources There are wet monsoon forests, dry monsoon forests, semi-deciduous forests and tropical xerophytes, in addition to grasslands, beaches, rivers, lakes, swamps and wastelands. There are a large number of native Sri Lankan animals in the park. Groups of white-headed cranes inhabit the pond in the park. Crocodiles, peacocks and monkeys are all common animals in the park. Indian sloth bears, leopards, Asian elephants, buffaloes, wild boars, sika deer, etc. are also the objects of people's pursuit. In Yala, you can see almost all the wild animals in Sri Lanka. There are more than 30 kinds of mammals and 215 kinds of birds. Among them are the herds of wild elephants and the elusive cheetah. March-April is a good time to visit Yala National Park towards the end of the dry season, when the water level in the park is low and many animals come out to drink and forage. In the rainy season, the animals will be scattered to various places. Highlights 1 Sri Lankan Leopard Sri Lankan leopard is undoubtedly the biggest attraction. Seeing the leopard is the luck of visiting Yala. The leopard in Sri Lanka is said to be slightly different from the leopard in mainland India and is a unique breed of this region. A good time to observe leopards is from January to July each year. In Sri Lanka's safari parks, a large number of leopards can be observed. Large rocks and hills in the garden are common places for leopards to perch on branches near rocks. Aspect 2 Elephant The Runugam National Park near Yala is like an elephant passage, connecting Yala and Udawalawe National Park. Elephants migrate here from May to August. Aspect 3 Birds The birds here are very rich, from the raptor eagle to the cute little waterfowl, the hoary crane, the red river, the heron, the purple heron, the night heron and so on. They can be found in ponds and bushes in the garden. Peacocks flying with open screens and black-tailed jungle fowls, the national bird of Sri Lanka, are often seen on the roadside. Aspect 4 In the reptile zoo, there are huge crocodiles basking in the sun everywhere in the swamps and reservoirs, as well as lizards, small chameleons and poisonous snakes. Scenic tours - tour time General tourists' tours can be divided into three types: one is a half-day tour, starting from Tissa Hotel at 5:30, arriving at the park after an hour's drive, starting a half-day tour, and generally returning at 11:00-11:30 ; another evening tour around 15:00-18:30; and a full day tour from 5:30 to 18:30. Scenic tours - tourist vehicles can only take jeeps when entering Yala National Park. For safety reasons, you cannot get off the bus without authorization during the visit. Nearby Tissamaharama has many local tour companies offering safari trips. Most tourists book a chartered itinerary the day before, and the driver will lead the tour after entering the park. To avoid danger, they can only get off the bus in the specified area on the way. Although the road in the park is very difficult to walk, and the path through the dense forest is very bumpy, the fresh air and the eye-catching woods make you feel relaxed and happy. Scenic tours - viewing skillsMoneragala · 40.6 km from downtown
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park is located at the junction of the Ratnapura region and the Monaragala region. It covers an area of more than 30,000 square kilometers and is the largest national park in Sri Lanka. This is a natural park that rivals the African savannah, and in fact Udawalawe surpasses many well-known East African national parks. But the vegetation in this national park is not lush, replaced by a desolate beauty, and the lack of vegetation also makes it easier to watch the hunting scene here. This is indeed a national park you should not miss in Sri Lanka. 1. The entrance of the tour guide service park is located 12 kilometers away from the fork of the Ratnapura-Hambantota road and 21 kilometers away from Ambripytiya. Most people are group tourists and the organizers come from the inn or hotel where they are staying. The park's guides have a keen eye for wildlife, and most of them know the park and the animals in it well. 2. Wildlife In addition to elephants, sambar deer and wild buffalo, there are also meerkats, jackals, water monitor lizards, crocodiles, sloth bears, and sometimes Ceylon leopards in the park. There are more than 20 kinds of snakes and different birds in the park, according to statistics there are 210 species.Moneragala · 52 km from downtown
Buduruwagala Raja Maha Viharaya
Moneragala · 20.6 km from downtown
Goddess Lakshmi Shrine | ලක්ශ්මි දේවාලය
Moneragala · 35.5 km from downtown
Nine Arch Bridge
Nine Arch Bridge is a railway bridge with nine arches, similar to the bridge in Harry Potter, and is said to have been built by the British.Ella · 25 km from Moneragala
Little Adam's Peak
Little Adam Peak is located 3 kilometers east of Ella, with an altitude of 1411 meters. It is a very suitable place for hiking near Ella. It is named in the same way as the religious holy place in Sri Lanka - Adam Peak, where Adam, the father of mankind, was expelled. The first place in the world after leaving the Garden of Eden. 1. Surroundings Little Adam Peak has beautiful scenery, surrounded by lush alpine tea gardens and waterfalls, which are very beautiful. It is also a good place for photography enthusiasts. 2. The hike starts from Ella-Passara Rd. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the foot of Little Adam Peak. There are green tea gardens along the way, and the air is fresh like a natural oxygen bar. Climbing to the top of the mountain in the mist, the view is wide, the Baiyun Falls and the Ella Grand Canyon in the distance are unobstructed. And it is said that the Great Basses Lighthouse near Yarra on the southeast coast can be seen at night.Ella · 24.1 km from Moneragala
Alikota Ara Reservoir
Moneragala · 17.2 km from downtown
Handapanagala Junction
Moneragala · 18.7 km from downtown
Diyaluma Falls
Badulla · 24.5 km from Moneragala
Rathkele Pathana by Phoenix Camfer
Moneragala · 42.7 km from downtown
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What travellers say about Moneragala
蓝星旅行者August 12, 2026
5.0
Scenery: Don't have too high expectations; the infrastructure isn't great, as shown in the pictures.
Fun: Quite fun.
Value for money: Very good; the price is reasonable, a must-do for tour groups.
Suitable for group tours.
Yala National Park
DEAR张小球May 30, 2020
5.0
Going to Udawalawe National Park is not just about seeing elephants, you can see a lot of wildlife parks. There are a lot of wild animals living here. In addition, the scenery of this park is actually very good.
Udawalawe National Park
IlliDNovember 22, 2023
5.0
A magical place full of history and the Buddhas are amazing. the atmosphere is so peaceful and spiritual
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Marty O’BrienJanuary 24, 2024
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I really liked this attraction as it is still an active railway line which offers the chance to get some great pictures
Nine Arch Bridge
mushroom055September 26, 2023
5.0
The trailhead starts next to Ravana Pool Club located about 4 km to the south-east of Ella town centre. It can be easily reached by hiring a tuk-tuk. Our family took about 30 minutes to reach the peak. It is better to set out early in the morning or in the evening to avoid the scorching sun. We spent some time at the peak taking pictures while admiring the beauty of Ella.
Little Adam's Peak
