Wilpattu National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka. The unique feature of this park is the existence of "Willus" – natural, sand-rimmed water basins or depressions that fill with rainwater.

Wilpattu National Park is located 25km north of Puttalam or 30km west of Anurdhapura. The park that lies on the northwest coast spans the border between North Central Province and North Western Province of Sri Lanka. To the south of Wilpattu National Park is River Modergam Aru; to the north is River Kalay oya.

Reaching Wilpattu National Park Colombo-Puttalam A3 highway leads to the city of Puttalama. 42 km along the A12 Puttalama- Anuradhapura highway is a large sign board that reads Willpattu National Park. 7km along the road that turns to the left at the sign board takes you to the entrance of the park at Hunuwilagama.

Situated firmly in Sri Lanka's 'dry zone' area, Willpattu National Park is made up of dry lowland forest and numerous ‘villus’ – flat basin-like fault depressions on the earth’s crust that collect rainwater – and it is an excellent location for wildlife spotting in both the dry and monsoonal seasons. The scenery is beautiful too. The western section of the park is deeply forested with bright copper loamy soils, and the sounds of cicadas fill the air as you drive through. Despite the thicker vegetation, wildlife sightings are still possible in these areas, with land monitors and birds galore.

How to Reach?

You can choose  easy way to reach Wilpattu National Park. Distance from Colombo to Wilpattu National Park is 165km.

Map of Wilpattu National Park

You can get more information about Wilpattu National Park from Wilpattu National Park map. Hotels,hospitals,roads amd many more.

How much Wilpattu National Park Entrance fees?

If mention Wilpattu National Park is a very low fee is charged. You can visit here and enjoying with reasonable price.

What You Can Do Here?

If you visit in Wilpattu National Park, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. you can visit jeep safari, watching leopards, watching birds, camping and many more.

Here is a long list of major things to do in Wilpattu National Park. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.

Wilpattu National Park safari

This tour gives you a chance to tour one of the most famous national parks in Sri Lanka. Get a chance to see the stalking Sri Lankan Leopard. Watch a Sri Lankan Sloth Bear lumber past. Put on your binoculars for a fantastically colorful birdwatching experience. Do some serious butterfly watching with the aid of your guide. Learn more about the geology of the area and the ecosystems of the park.

Wilpattu National Park is a year-round destination for wildlife safaris. The most popular time to visit is during the May to September dry season, and in early October when the onset of the drought and die-back of vegetation heightens wildlife-viewing in and around the many waterholes. The north eastern monsoon brings rainfall from October until December, after which the reserve is lush, green and beautiful – great clouds of butterflies are a highlight at the beginning of the year. Sloth bears love feasting on the intoxicating fruits of the palu trees in season between May and July, and therefore sightings are optimal at this time. The best wildlife sightings are early morning and evening, so be prepared to wake up early. You must get this experience.

Bird Watching

Wilpattu National Park harbours 149 bird species including four endemics. There are many types of vegetation to be found in Wilpattu such as Dry mixed evergreen forest, Villus with aquatic vegetation, grassland, scrub-land, two rivers and riverine forest.  It’s an ideal location to spot wetland species, aquatic and array of forest bird species.

You can see many variety if birds and take photographs.

Camping

You can here join camp team and get adventure experience. There are lots of guiders. You can get help from them.

All you need facilities can get here in reasonable price.

Where you can accommodation in Wilpattu National Park?

Wilpattu National Park Bungalows

If you visit in Wilpattu National Park, you can find large number of hotels, bungalows and resorts with modern amenities on reasonable price. There is calm area. So you can enjoy your vacation freely.