Kaudulla National Park Sri Lanka

Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002, becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs.100,000 from entrance fees. Alon…
Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002, becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs.100,000 from entrance fees. Along with Minneriya and Girithale BirdLife International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area.
  • Location: North Central province, Sri Lanka
  • Established: April 01, 2002
  • Nearest city: Polonnaruwa
  • Area: 6,900 ha
  • Visitors: 10,000 (in 2005)
  • Governing body: Department of Wildlife Conservation
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