Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. The Kumana National Park, also known as Yala East National Park is located in the Ampara district.The gateway to Kumana National Park is at Panama.

The park is 391 kilometres (243 mi) southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast.  Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park. Kumana was formerly known as Yala East National Park, but changed to its present name on 5 September 2006. 

The park was closed from 1985 to March 2003 because of the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) attacks. It was affected by the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.

Climates of  Kumana

Overall Kumana National Park Travel Experience by Season, Highs range from 95.6°F (35.3°C) and 87.8°F (31°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 2 to 5 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Traveling from Colombo to Kumana

Kumana has the potential to explode with tourism. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Kumana has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. Most popular place is Kumana National park, has won many local and foreign attractions.

If you are planning a vacation in Kumana. You want to reach Colombo from Kumana, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Kumana park is 391 kilometres southeast of Colombo on Sri Lanka's southeastern coast.

If you are travelling from Arugambay to Kumana you can see Yala, kumana national parks, Beach, Different types of animals and many more places.

Top Attractions in Kumana

• Okanda Dewalaya.
• Kudumbigala monastery.
• Pigeon Island National Park.
• Wasgamuwa National Park.

Kumana National Park

Kumana National Park in Sri Lanka is renowned for its avifauna, particularly its large flocks of migratory waterfowl and wading birds. Kumana is contiguous with Yala National Park. Many kind of Animals are here.

If mentioned Kumana National Park season, though the park is open to visitors all around the year, during the monsoon months, the swamps and the lake might get muddy, and there won’t be many sights of the birds or animals, which might hinder the jungle safari and the bird-watching experience. The dry season runs from February to July. It is the best time to visit the national park as during these months one can get a better understanding of the vegetation and the birds and the animals. During these months there are more chances of sights of mammals and the birds as they come out to drink water from the lakes.

Outdoor Activities in Kumana

Kumana National Parks birds

Kumana National Park has different types of bird’s varities. The Kumana Bird Sanctuary is certainly an ornithologist’s Paradise! it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the country. The entrance to the Park is at Panama through the Kudumbigala sanctuary and is accessible via Beragala and Koslanda or through the Uduwalawe – Tanamalvilla route.

 The Kumana Bird Sanctuary established in 1938, is part of the Kumana National Park and is one of the most important nesting and breeding grounds for birds in Sri Lanka. Of the country’s 400 bird species, the Kumana Bird Sanctuary is known to have recorded 255 species of birds

The park’s extensive bird life thrives on a massive 200 hectare natural mangrove swamp, the “Kumana Villu” and plenty of tanks and lagoons scattered around the park where thousands of birds nest and breed. It is known that thousands of birds migrate to the swamp every year between the months of April to July.

Kumana Safari

A must have experience is kumana National park safari.  You can get a wonderful experience, in the meanwhile you can see many beautiful views & Animals.

Camping

Camping can be mentioned as another wonderful experience available here. Do not miss this wonderful night experience  to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.