Udawalawa | Sri Lanka
Udawalawe (also known as Udawalawa) is a small town located in the southern part of the Ratnapura District in Sri Lanka. It is situated in close to the district's boundary with the Hambantota District and Monaragala District.
The town is the main entry point into the Udawalawe National Park which is a major National Park in Sri Lanka which is renowned for its high population of wild Asian elephants. The Udawalawe National Park located approximately 160 km away from Colombo, is the closest national park to Colombo.
Climate of Udawalawa
If the climates is mentioned Udawalawa, It has high temperatures all year round ranging between 29°C (84°F) and 31°C (87°F). Which months have the greatest rainfall in Udawalawe? Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October and November.
Travelling from Colombo to Udawalawa
During this Colombo to Udawalwa we can see many historical places, include Airport, Beach, and parks,many variety animals especially animals endemic to SriLanka. And many more beautiful places.
Udawalawa has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit. Most popular place is Udawalawa National park, has won many local and foreign attractions. If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts, forests and so many Animals in Udawalwa and so many activities to do for your enjoying. You can get many more experience in here.
If you are traveling from other destinations like ella to udawalawa you better plan ahead.
Top Attractions in Udawalawa
- Udawalawa National Park
- Ramba Viharaya
- Mirijjavila Garden
- Udawalawa Dam
- Waulpane Cave
Udawalawa National Park
Udawalawe National Park is a national park on the boundary of Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka. The park was created to provide a sanctuary for wild animals displaced by the construction of the Udawalawe Reservoir on the Walawe River, as well as to protect the catchment of the reservoir. The reserve covers 30,821 hectares of land area and was established on 30 June 1972.
Before the designation of the national park, the area was used for shifting cultivation . The farmers were gradually removed once the national park was declared. The park is 165 kilometres from Colombo. Udawalawe is an important habitat for water birds and Sri Lankan elephants. It is a popular tourist destination and the third-most visited park in the country.
Udawalawa forest is full of bio diversity, animals and plant varieties.
Udawalwa Dam
The Udawalawe Dam is a large irrigation dam in Udawalawe, in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The dam consists of an embankment section and a gravity section, combining the total dam length to approximately 3.9 km. The dam is also used for hydroelectric power generation, powering three 2 MW units, commissioned in April 1969.
Outdoor Activities in Udawalawa
Udawalawa Safari
On a tuk tuk you can experience the beauty of the surroundings.Tourists are very attraction of this. Udawalawa safari jeep prices are very reasonable.
Udawalawa Hotels
You will find many Udawalawa hotels are with modern amenities.
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