Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometers (122 mi) away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002 becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs.100,000 from entrance fees. Along with Minneriya and Girithale BirdLife International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area.
Historically Kaudulla was one of the 16 irrigation tanks built by King Mahasen. Following a period of abandonment it was reconstructed in 1959. It now attracts and supports a variety of plant and animal life, including large mammals, fish and reptiles.
Best time to visit Kaudulla National Park
The best time to visit Kaudulla is between July and December but as mentioned before, this is a year-round destination. The photos included in this article are all shot in March. The Gathering around the water reservoir takes place in the dry season from July to October.
How to Reach?
You can choose easy way to reach Kaudulla National Park. Distance from Colombo to Kaudulla National Park is 208km.
Kaudulla National Park ticket price
If mention Kaudulla National Park ticket price is a very low fee is charged. You can visit here and enjoying with reasonable price.
What You Can Do Here?
If you travelling in Kaudulla National Park, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. You can jeep safari, watching elephants & birdsair ballon ride, camping, sightseeing, take photos and many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Kaudulla National Park. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Kaudulla National Park safari
There are both morning and afternoon safaris available at Kaudulla National Park, with about equal chances of spotting the elephants. Safaris take place on open jeeps with a canvas roof that can be unrolled, and each of them fits 6 people. you can afternoon safari as you can spent the morning visiting nearby Sigiriya and Pidurangala rock, and then you can reached the park around 3 pm.
Elephants are not the only animals you can see on a Kaudulla National Park safari – there also can see some storks, bee eaters and a couple of fish eagles, as well as two of Sri Lanka’s endemic primate species, the toque macaque and purple-faced langur. Leopards have also been spotted, but they are not seen regularly.
Kaudulla National Park Safari Price
If mention Kaudulla National Park safari price is a very low fee is charged. You can visit here and enjoying with reasonable price. Further you can get a guider for get more information about safari, animals & Kaudulla National Park.
Camping at Kaudulla National Park
Kaudulla is the tank opposite to Minneriya, relatively new and depending on the migration of the Elephants one could visit Kaudulla. You can camp during the night in Kaudulla costs about $100-300 per person depending the quality of tents hired, approx 1h30min from Dambulla, cheaper than Minneriya entry ticket, Jeep costs more if you hire from Habarana approx $35, you must spend 4-5hrs in the park to spot Elephants including herds of Leopards (rare sight), birds, Fishing cat, Sloth Bear (rare sight), Sambar Deer, and the endangered Rusty spotted cat.
do not missed this wonderful experience.
Birds Watching
160 species of bird including large water birds such as Spot-billed Pelican and Lesser Adjutant visit the Kaudulla tank. Asian Spoonbill, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork and Openbill Stork are common sights at the park. Peacock, Eagle, Giant Eagle that are hereditary to Sri Lanka are always hover over the park. One of the most spectacular sceneries in the park is hundreds of pelicans at the tank when it is about to sun set.
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Wake before the golden sun strikes the earth and float above the sweeping terrain in a hot air balloon. &BEYOND guests can marvel at the panoramic views of the Sri Lankan countryside below. The balloon takes off near Sigiriya and silently soars over parts of the Cultural Triangle where you can view the splendour of Lion Rock, the dense expanse of monsoon forests and ancient man-made reservoirs dotted with wildlife at the shoreline quenching their thirst.
Take Photos
You can take lots of pictures & gather beautiful memories & animals photos.
Where you can accommodation in Kaudulla National Park?
Kaudulla National Park Hotels & Bungalows
If you visit in Kaudulla National Park, you can find large number of hotels, bungalows and resorts with modern amenities on reasonable price. There is calm nature. So you can enjoy your vacation freely.
