National park · Sri Lanka
Yala National Park
National park in Sri Lanka
About Yala National Park
Yala National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean and covering 979 km2 (378 sq mi). It was designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1900. It hosts diverse ecosystems ranging from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands, and is important for the conservation of Sri Lankan elephants, Sri Lankan leopards and 44 mammal species. It is one of the 70 Important Bird Areas in Sri Lanka harbouring 215 bird species including six endemic species of Sri Lanka.
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Questions about Yala National Park
Where is Yala National Park?
Yala National Park is in Sri Lanka. The nearest city is Badulla, about 68 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Yala National Park?
Yes. The 2-day Kandy plan is about 126 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Yala National Park?
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