Udawalawe
Sabaragamuwa / Uva · Ratnapura / Monaragala
Udawalawe is a Sri Lankan travel destination known for national park, wildlife, reservoir.
national_park
Udawalawe
Quick facts
Ideal stay
1 to 3 nights
Stay length
1-4 nights (2 recommended)
Timezone
Asia/Colombo
Elevation
101 m
Tourism region
Deep South (Wildlife Parks)
Budget level
Budget to midrange
Recommended pace
Relaxed
Popularity
6/10
Crowd level
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Coordinates
6.424139, 80.817214
Data status
Generated starter requires verification
Linked attractions
9
Connectivity
Internet quality
Average
Mobile coverage
Good
Airports
Nearest airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
Distance from airport
~45 km
Recommended arrival airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
Recommended departure airport
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
History
Udawalawe National Park was created in 1972 around the new Walawe reservoir to shelter wildlife displaced by the dam, and its open grasslands now hold the island's most reliably seen wild elephants. The Elephant Transit Home, opened in 1995, rehabilitates orphaned calves for release back into the park.
Climate
wet zone
Best time to visit
Best months
Avoid
Good for
Interest scores
Wildlife
9/10
Nature
8/10
Photography
8/10
Relaxation
6/10
Culture
5/10
Food
5/10
Hidden gem
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Shopping
3/10
Nightlife
2/10
Beach
1/10
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