Say Hello to the Fascinating Troupe of Locals by the Mahaweli River; Explore the Hidden Wilderness of Wasgamuwa National Park!
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a truly blessed island which has more secluded riverine evergreen forests and grasslands apart from its signature national parks like Yala, Uda Walawa and Wilpattu? Wasgamuwa National Park is a unique inhabitant when it comes to perennial greenery even in the dry North-central province of Sri Lanka.
It is an affluent unscathed National Park, lying along the protuberant Mahaweli River and Amban River.
Having a lush greenery throughout the park, Wasgamuwa is well famous for its large herds of Marsh Elephants over 100 elephants!
They simply gather especially when they are heading towards the rivers and waterholes to quench their thirst and when a calf is born in the herd, they gather as in to celebrate it.
Also, it’s one of the year-round parks to witness 23 species of mammals, 143 bird species including 8 endemics, 17 reptiles, 8 amphibians and 50 species of butterflies out of which 8 are endemic.
Best time of visiting Wasgamuwa National Park is considered the months from November to May. The weather is quite favourable to the visitor and most importantly to spot the majestic herds of Marsh Elephants! Entrance to the park can be taken from either Kandy, Hasakala or Hettipola, allowing this park to be accessible to visitors travelling from any part of Sri Lanka.
