Wasgamuwa National Park , Polonnaruwa
About Wasgamuwa National Park
Wasgamuwa National Park is a peaceful inland nature reserve, where one is assured to spot large herds of elephants and buffalos. Unlike other crowded national parks, Wasgamuwa is less commercialized, providing tourists with a real wildlife safari experience. While animals like buffalos, mongoose, alligators, deer and water buffalos can be easily be spotted, only a lucky few manage to catch a glimpse of a leopard or sloth bear lounging among the dense shrubbery.
The birdlife at Wasgamuwa is also vast, and spurfowls can often be seen frolicking among the tree branches, while vibrantly colored butterflies embellish the sky. Camping just outside the park is also available, and is a definite must-do if one wants to relax and enjoy nature at its best. Just after the monsoon season, the park is decorated by lush green grass and dense trees, and a calming petrichor fills the air. Hence, if one is especially keen to observe wild Sri Lankan elephants, and of course, a few more animals here and there, Wasgamuwa is the place to go!
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Places to Visit near Wasgamuwa National Park
Sigiriya, Central Province
*17.9 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Sigiriya is one of the most important historical monuments of Sri Lanka. The citadel here is also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’. Referred by...
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Sigiriya Museum, Central Province
*18.2 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Sigiriya Museum is managed by the Central Cultural Fund and is known to be the most attractive museum in South Asia. It is also a UNESCO world...
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Pidurangala Rock, Central Province
*18.3 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
It is said that Pidurangala is has emerged as a rock out of a volcanic activity. It is a huge formation of a rock and is located near Sirigiya...
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Sigiriya Craft Village, Central Province
*18.4 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
The craft village of Sigriya was established in the year 2003. There are 48 stalls set up for the handicrafts-men of the village of Sigriya. The...
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Pethikada, Sigiriya, Central Province
*19.3 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Pethikada is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. It is actually an award winning gallery consisting of traditional and...
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
*19.8 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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The Golden Temple, Dambulla, Central Province
*20 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Situated in the central part of Sri Lanka, The Golden Temple of Dambulla or Dambulla Cave temple is regarded as a World Heritage Site of Sri...
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Jathika Namal Uyana, Central Province
*25.7 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
The Jathika Namal Uyana is located 7 kms away from Madatugama junction of Colombo- Anuradhapura highway in Sri Lanka. It is the largest ironwood...
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Udawatta Kele Sanctuary, Central Province
*36.7 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
Also known as the Royal Forest Park of Kandy, the Udawatta Kele Sanctuary is located on the hillside behind the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Being...
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Royal Palace of Kandy, Central Province
*37 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
The reminiscence of the last Kandyan King Wickrama Rajasinhe, the Royal Palace of Kandy is a reminder of the royal past dating as far back as the...
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International Buddhist Museum, Central Province
*37 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
The International Museum of World Buddhism is located near to the Temple of the Tooth and is housed in the former High Court building. It is a...
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Central Province
*37.1 km from Wasgamuwa National Park - See map
As the name already gives it up, the Temple of the Tooth or Sri Dalada Maligawa is a center of Buddhist faith and is believed to house Sri...
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