Wilpattu National Park

Wilpattu National Park is a Sri Lankan national park. The presence of "Willus" — natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rains – distinguishes this park. The park is located 30 kilometers west of Anuradhapura and 26 kilometers north of Puttalam in Sri Lanka's northwest coast lowland dry zone. The park covers 1,317 km2 and has elevations ranging from 0 to 152 meters above sea level. Wilpattu is home to almost a hundred and sixty lakes and tanks.

Wilpattu National Park, which translates as "Land of Lakes", definitely lives up to its name, since it has approximately sixty of them. Because of these life-giving water sources, fauna and flora thrive in the moist climate, and as a result, a vast array of creatures call the region home. Elephants, leopards, water buffalo, and the endearing sloth bear all meander through the deep woodland and scrubland.

The virgin nature is gorgeous and untamed because it is untouchable and wild. Visitors will surely want to return to this beautifully tranquil park as the sun sets over the colours of greens, yellows, and browns that characterize Wilpattu National Park.

Location: North Western and North Central Provinces, Sri Lanka