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Somawathiya National Park in Sri Lanka
ELEPHANTS IN SOMAWATHIYAPhoto by රත්න දීපය - Rathna Deepaya on Unsplash20 km from Polonnaruwa

WILDLIFE

The Wetlands of Somawathiya

Somawathiya National Park · Eastern

Built

2006

Visit

Full day

Best

Dry season

Region

Eastern

Home to a significant population of elephants, making it a prominent site for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

A national park established in 2006, located in the eastern province of Sri Lanka, covering an area of 39,000 hectares. It is known for its diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands, and is a key habitat for elephants.

2006Full dayDry season
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