Lunugamvehera National Park Sanctuary
This is the immediate catchment area of the Lunugamvehera reservoir and is 23,498 hectares in extent, 14% being the reservoir.This park links the Yala protected area complex at its east and Udawalawa National Park at its west and was declared in 1995.The vegetation includes dry forests, open thorny scrub and grasslands. The large tank, small water bodies and waterways makethis location very good for birds. There are two bungalows for visitors interested in staying overnight inside the park and they have to be booked in advance from the DWLC head office in Colombo.
How to get there:- Colombo - Ratnapura - Pelmadulla - Godakawela - Sankapala - Turn left at the Udawalawa Junctionand proceed along the national park - Tanamalwila - Turn right - Look for the park board - entrance is a few km fromTanamalwila Junction (5 hours).
BIRDS: Chestnut-Headed Bee-Eater, Blue-Faced Malkoha,Spot-Billed Pelican, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Painted Stork, White-neckedStork, and Marshall's Iora, Jungle Owlet, Barred Bustard Quail, IndianPeafowl, Crested Honey Buzzard, Crested Hawk Eagle, Crested SerpentEagle, White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Indian Roller, Grey-Headed Fish Eagle,Indian Pitta and many more