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Wilpattu National Park

විල්පත්තු ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානය வில்பத்து தேசிய வனம்

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Wilpattu National Park
Rehman Abubakr · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sri Lanka’s largest national park, dotted with ‘villus’ — natural sand-rimmed lakes that fill with rain. It is quieter than Yala and known for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and spotted deer.

Entrance fees

Fees for this place have not been added yet. Ask at the entrance or check with the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Fees are set by the government and change from time to time. Confirm at the gate or on the official booking site before you go.

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