Covering a colossal 131,693 hectares and found 30 km from Anuradhapura, the Wilpattu National Park is the largest of its kind which attracts many locals and tourists throughout the year. Those residing at Chilaw hotels can make the trip here and Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw which is among Sri Lanka beach resorts that will offer you good accommodation facilities.
The lakes of the reserve feature prominently among the deep jungle that at times would seem to swallow up its surrounding inhabitants. Monsoon forests and salt grass are on view wherever you set foot upon while the species that live and breed at Wilpattu are simply stunning to look at. 31 species of mammals call Wilpattu home and the illusive leopard species that lives in this area is indeed a sight for sore eyes. Additionally the water buffalo, elephant, mugger crocodile, common cobra and a host of other bird species of varying shapes, sizes and colours can be viewed in their natural habitat when one decides to explore the lush surroundings of Wilpattu. The natural lakes or ‘Willus’ are scattered throughout its premises and one may witness numerous species in their numbers feeding in and around these waterholes which act as a source of nourishment for the inhabitants.
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