Wilpattu National Park is located on the west coast close to the historical city of Anuradhapura .The dry zone jungle is thickly grown. Wilpattu National Park is home for many villus, or natural lakes which dot the landscape in the Wilpattu National Park. Except for two, these lakes contain rainwater, thus are important for resident and migratory water-birds.
The history of the park is also of interest with ancient ruins having been discovered in Wilpattu National Park. Queen named “Kuweni” (considered to be the mother of the Sinhala race) is said to have lived in the place known as Kalli Villu. Historical evidence also shows the fact that Prince Saliya, son of King Dutugemunu lived in Wilpattu over 2,000 years ago.
| Location | Approximately 188 km away from Colombo |
| Entrance Gate | Hunuwilgama Enterance (Main Gate) |
| Park visiting hours | 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Mode of safaris | Only Jeep safaris |
| Best time of the day to visit the park | 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Type of animals in the park | Leopards, Elephants, Bears, Deer, Crocodiles, Reptiles and many verities of birds |
| Closest town to the park entrance | Nochchiyagama, Puttalam and Anuradhapura |
| Best months to visit the park | Throughout the year. February to October is the prime time |
| How to visit | Hired private car or van |
More details: http://www.dwc.gov.lk/Aoldsite/index.php/en/park-fees