Fantasia tours, Sri Lanka

WILPATTU

Name	WILPATTU
Latitude Longitude	8.4564° N, 80.0476° E
Best Season	THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
District	PUTTALAM & ANURADHAPURA
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Id	19
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Created	3/3/22, 2:53 AM

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-rich wildlife habitat with great culture heritage-

Description

<ul>Wilpattu national park, the largest national park in Sri Lanka spreading across the northwest coastal lowland, is located 188 km away from Colombo, 78 km from Kalpitiya and 38 km from Anuradhapura. Wilpattu and Yala both were declared as a national park in 1938.

Related Activities

Id	Location Id	Thinkstodocategory Id	Title	Name	Decsription	Showforpublic	Image	Created	Actions
30	19	16	Bird watching, Wilpattu national park	Bird watching, Wilpattu national park	<ul>Bird watching in Wilpattu national parks is a unique experience because the villus, the natural sand-rimmed water basins in the park provides a haven for birds. Thus bird watchers can easily access the birds. They have the chance to study and take photographs of them easily.</br> <br>The most common birds can be seen there are Black-backed yellow woodpecker, Golden-backed woodpecker, Rufus woodpecker, White-bellied sea eagle, Grey-headed fish eagle, Crested hawk eagle, Crested serpent eagle, Brown-capped babbler, Ceylon grey hornbill, Pintail snipe, Great stone plover, Little-ringed plover, Ceylon green pigeon, Orange-breasted green pigeon, Malabar pied hornbill, Racket-tailed drongo, Forest eagle owl, brown fish owl, Hoopoe, Common kestrel, Ceylon jungle fowl, Black-tailed godwit, Ceylon frog mouth and many more.	1	BIRD-WILPATTU---B.jpg	2/3/19, 3:41 PM	View Edit Delete
31	19	7	Kudiramalai, Wilpattu national park	Kudiramalai, Wilpattu national park	<ul>At the western border of the Wilpattu national park, there is an area called “Kudiramalai”. It has a unique terrain with red-colour soil which is not found anywhere else on the island. This type of soil gives evidence to the belief of meteor falling, which has, though, not been proven.</br> <br>The red soil and clay structures are made out of red and dark-brown earth. They are also made of rocky structures, with the blue-grey surface, studded with stunning vegetation of trees and shrubs. The vegetation holds onto their lives in the forceful wind and limestone reef on the beaches of the Kudiramalai area. The place will take you to a different world of wonder and awe.	1	KUDIRAMALE---B.jpg	2/3/19, 3:45 PM	View Edit Delete
32	19	13	Pomparippu, Ancient burial ground	Pomparippu, Ancient burial ground	<ul> “Pomparippu” is a Mesolithic burial ground. It is located near the Kudiramalai point within the Wilpattu national park. The archeological evidence confirms that the Kudiramalai area had been populated from the Mesolithic period. Archeologists believe that the site may contain about 8,000 burial sites of remains of about 10,000-12,000 people.	1	POMPARIPPU---B.jpg	2/3/19, 3:50 PM	View Edit Delete

Related Hotels

Id	Name	Location Id	Description	Image	Comfort Id	Created	Remarks	Actions
219	The Backwaters Lodge	19		3-2.jpg	5	3/5/22, 12:21 AM		View Edit Delete
177	Wilpattu Safari Camp	19		Wilpattu 495.jpg	5	4/20/20, 12:29 AM		View Edit Delete

Related Itinerary Day Schedules

Id	Itinerary Id	Duration Info	Accommodation Info	Location Id	Description	Meals Info	Hotel Id	Image	Created	Actions
173	18	DAY - 2 (Negombo – Wilpattu)		19	<div><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 3 and half hours' drive</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afternoon safari in Wilpattu National Park </span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div>	Bed & Breakfast	219	6.jpg	4/20/20, 12:30 AM	View Edit Delete
667	21	DAY - 3 (Kalpitiya - Wilpattu)	Wilpattu Safai Camp	19	<ul><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu national park by Ferry boat</li><li>You will be getting into the ferry at Kalpitiya and get dawn at the Gangewadiya the closest landing point to Wilpattu Park.</li><li>Safari Jeeps will take you into the Wilpattu national park from the Eluwankulama entrance.</li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting.</li><li>You will be picked up by your Chauffeur guide at the Hunuwilagama entrance.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge.</li></ul><div><br></div>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	12/12/20, 3:36 PM	View Edit Delete
286	28	DAY - 2 (Negombo – Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 3 and half hours' drive if you drive directly</li><li>En-route visit archaeological sites of Yapahuwa rock fortress, Reswehera temple, Arankele ancient monastery, and Avukana Buddha statues.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge in Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	4/26/20, 4:56 AM	View Edit Delete
287	28	DAY - 3 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Full day safari in Wilpattu National Park for wildlife and to explore hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. </span><br></li><li>You will be picked up from the hotel at 5 am for the full day safari in Wilpattu National Park with all picnic meals and refreshments. Wilpattu National Park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen meteor.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	4/26/20, 5:03 AM	View Edit Delete
480	43	DAY - 1 (Airport – Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 3 and half hours’ drive<br></li><li>Afternoon safari in Wilpattu national park</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	5/16/20, 1:46 AM	View Edit Delete
481	43	DAY - 2 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting.</li><li>In the afternoon between 5-6 pm, you can see the scene depicted on the Kudiramalai Point -Wilpattu Stamp</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/16/20, 1:50 AM	View Edit Delete
505	45	DAY - 3 (Kalpitiya - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu national park by Ferry.<br></li><li>You will be getting into the ferry at Kalpitiya and get dawn at the Gangewadiya the closest landing point to Wilpattu Park.</li><li>Safari Jeeps will take you into the Wilpattu national park from the Eluwankulama entrance.</li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting.</li><li>You will be picked up by your Chauffeur guide at the Hunuwilagama entrance.</li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/21/20, 2:49 AM	View Edit Delete
506	45	DAY - 4 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full-day wildlife safari in Wilpattu national park. <br></li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	2.jpg	5/21/20, 2:51 AM	View Edit Delete
515	46	DAY - 6 (Wasgamuwa - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu national park. Approximately 3 and half hours’ drive</li><li>En-route visit Sigiriya rock fortress, Dambulla cave temple, Namal Uyana rose quartz mountain and World famous Avukana Buddha statue </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	sigiri-DB-Avukana.jpg	5/21/20, 4:58 AM	View Edit Delete
516	46	DAY - 7 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. </li><li>Wilpattu National Park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/21/20, 5:02 AM	View Edit Delete
518	47	DAY - 1 (Airport – Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 10 Days and transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 and half hours’ drive<br></li><li>Check in to the hotel and relax for a few hours. </li><li>Afternoon safari at Wilpattu national park.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	53.jpg	5/21/20, 1:29 PM	View Edit Delete
519	47	DAY - 2 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full-day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting. </li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu </li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	2.jpg	5/21/20, 1:30 PM	View Edit Delete
555	49	DAY - 11 (Knuckles – Sigiriya – Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel<br></li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu via Sigiriya. Approximately 5 hours’ drive if you drive directly.</li><li>En-route climb Sigiriya rock fortress and Namal Uyana, Rose quartz mountain</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed and Breakfast	219	sigiri-DB-Avukana.jpg	5/22/20, 12:08 AM	View Edit Delete
556	49	DAY - 12 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full-day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believe to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting.</li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed and Breakfast	219	2.jpg	5/22/20, 12:10 AM	View Edit Delete
561	50	DAY - 2 (Chilaw - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Morning bird watching walk in Anawilundawa sanctuary</li><li>Late breakfast at the hotel.</li><li>Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 hours drive</li><li>Afternoon safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The BackWaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	5/22/20, 12:46 AM	View Edit Delete
562	50	DAY - 3 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full day safari at Wilpattu national park</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	2.jpg	5/22/20, 12:49 AM	View Edit Delete
585	51	DAY - 5 (Polonnaruwa - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel</li><li>Cycling inside the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, the 2nd capital of ancient Sri Lanka and Cultural World Heritage Site</li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 and half hours’ drive</span><br></li><li>En-route visit Namal Uyana and the famous Avukana Buddha statue</li><li>Asia’s largest ironwood forest and pink quartz mountain is located in Namal Uyana.</li><li>The 5th-century Avukana Buddha statue has carved out of a large rock face and is 12 m in height. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters, Wilpattu </li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/25/20, 12:44 AM	View Edit Delete
586	51	DAY - 6 ( Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full-day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting. </li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/25/20, 12:46 AM	View Edit Delete
596	53	DAY - 2 (Negombo - Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 3 and half hours' drive.</li><li>Safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believe to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting. </li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	3.jpg	5/25/20, 1:59 AM	View Edit Delete
629	56	DAY - 1 (Airport – Wilpattu)	wilpattu safari camp	19	<ul><li>At the arrival lounge of Colombo Airport, you will be received by your chauffeur guide who will take care of you for the next 16 Days and transfer you to Wilpattu. Approximately 2 and half hours’ drive<br></li><li>Check in to the hotel and relax for a few hours. </li><li>Evening safari at Wilpattu national park.</li><li>BBQ dinner around the campfire and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	1.jpg	5/25/20, 6:20 AM	View Edit Delete
630	56	DAY - 2 (Wilpattu)		19	<ul><li>Full-day safari in Wilpattu national park for wildlife and hidden cultural treasures of the ancient port city. <br></li><li>Wilpattu national park, world-renowned for Leopard watching, is featured with 42 natural lakes believed to be formed by the fallen of a meteor. In the western border of the park, the area called “Kudiramalai”, was a famous ancient Port City, has a unique terrain with red colour soil not been found anywhere in the country is a wonderful sighting. </li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at The Backwaters Lodge, Wilpattu</li></ul>	Bed & Breakfast	219	6.jpg	5/25/20, 6:21 AM	View Edit Delete

Related Location Striking Features

Id	Location Id	Name	Created	Actions
10	19	Wilpattu means “land of many natural lakes or villus” in Sinhala. There are about 42 natural lakes that are surrounded by white sand scattered inside the Park. They are believed to be formed by a meteor falling long time ago. They provide a fantastic location for sighting animals including birds.	2/3/19, 3:29 PM	View Edit Delete