On a trip to Sri Lanka, you are ensured to spot the 'Big Five'- leopard, sloth bear, elephant, blue whale and sperm whale. Sri Lanka tourist offers the finest of wildlife adventure, courtesy its prominent nationwide parks, UNESCO-certified forest reserve, and abundant marine life.

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Udawalawe National Park

Almost all tour bundles to Sri Lanka include a check out to Udawalawe National Park And with good factor! The place-about 200 km from Colombo-uses an interesting peek into the lives of Asian elephants in their natural environment. Udawalawe likewise houses other fascinating inhabitants such as water buffaloes, sambar deer, monkeys, leopards, and abundant species of birds.

Yala National Park

Yala National Park is renowned for its leopards and sloth bears. Considered among the older national forests in the country, Yala- about 290 km from Colombo-is likewise the home of elephants and numerous bird species.

However, if you are a birdwatcher, you must likewise visit Bundala National Park (barely an hour away). You'll be delighted to enjoy the superb show of colours across the skies!

Wilpattu National Park

A less-frequented haven for nature enthusiasts, Wilpattu National Park is the ideal location to go outdoor camping, or on safaris, or night walks. Sri Lanka's biggest nationwide park-- about 180 km from Colombo- makes certain to offer you a taste of the Big Game. Apart from deer, elephants, swine, sloth bears and leopards, the place is likewise blessed with thick jungles, cool lakes and peaceful white sands.

Sinharaja forest reserve

If you want a break from the jungle safaris, head to the Sinharaja forest reserve. The home of 95 per cent of the endemic birds of Sri Lanka, this world heritage site and eco-tourism destination is the last relic of the country's tropical lowland jungle spread over an area of 18900 acres. Hike through the rich rain forest to spot myriad types of mammals, butterflies, pests, reptiles and uncommon amphibians.

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park is understood not simply for its exotic inhabitants, however also for an ancient tank-Minneriya Tank integrated in 3rd century AD by King Mahasena-where elephants concern bathe and birds to feed. Here, you are most likely to identify the sambar deer, leopards, elephants, Painted Storks, Great White Pelican, Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot and Sri Lanka Gray Hornbill, to name a few exotic animals.

Horton Plains National Park

Counted among the world's best nature reserves, The Horton Plains lie on Sri Lanka's greatest plateau, surrounded by rolling hills and covered in montane grasslands. The major traveler destinations consist of Bakers Falls, Chimmini Pool and World's End. That apart, the park is home to 57 types of plants, 24 types of mammals and 87 species of birds.

For the love of the ocean, stopover at Mirissa on your Sri Lankan holiday. It's the best place to view Blue and Sperm Whales, in addition to charming dolphins, in action. Not to forget, the terrific beaches that beckon! And while you are here, do not miss the Galle Fort, among Sri Lanka's finest architectural marvels.

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