Wasgamuwa National Park

Wasgamuwa National Park is located in the districts of matale and Polonnaruwa and bordered by “Mahaweli” and “Amban” rivers which provide the life for the fauna and flora in the park. Park is about 200km from Colombo. It is a truly a paradise for nature lovers. The park is well known for its abundant wildlife population, wilderness setting and home of several interesting ancient sites. Park also a shelter for Purple faced langur monkeys, wild boar, sambar and spotted deer, buffalo, rarely sighted leopards and sloth bears. The combination of a number of small reservoirs and Sudu kanda mountain range affords fine trekking opportunities for keen hikers. Best time for sight-seeing of the park is from November to May. There are three wildlife bungalows and campsites within the park which give a nature loving experience.