Ruhuna (Yala) National Park, Colombo is one of the best excursion destinations in the country which is known for its flora and fauna. The Ruhuna (Yala) National Park, Colombo is around 300 kilometers from the city of Colombo and spreads across an area of 1250 square kilometers.
The National Park is divided into Yala West and Yala East. Yala West is well recognized for being the best location in the world to photograph leopards. This particular region houses about 35 leopards which probably is the highest density of the wild cats in the world. The Ruhuna (Yala) National Park, Colombo closes around almost 7.00 pm therefore a chance of coming across a leopard is quite high during dusk.
Home to many other species like crocodiles, sambar, elephant, bear, wild boar, buffaloes and peacocks, the Ruhuna (Yala) National Park is also a favored destination for bird viewing. Attracting varieties of migratory birds like flamingos, the park is flocked by wild life enthusiasts every year making it one of the popular tourist attractions in Colombo. The best mode of viewing these birds is to rent a 4WD near the waterhole especially during the dawn or dusk. The best place to watch these birds is the salt pans at Palatupana.
The unique aspect of the Ruhuna (Yala) National Park, Colombo is its bio-diversity including lagoons, jungles and open parklands making it a delight for nature lovers. The best season to visit the Ruhuna (Yala) National Park in Colombo is from January to May when the park is filled with vegetation and attracts large number of migratory birds. The dry season is from June and October, when most of the tourists prefer staying off the Park.
Tourists can hire jeeps which the best modes of transportation in the Wildlife Sanctuary. Apart from housing the varied species of flora and fauna, the Ruhuna (Yala) National Park is also known for its archaeological sites like the ancient monastery of Sithulpahuwa. Located at a rocky platform, the monastery is included in the tour itinerary of the tourists.
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