Sri Lanka National Parks Re-opens following Ditwah Cyclone

National Parks in Sri Lanka Re-opens for eager travelers!

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Sri Lanka has re-opened several major national parks that were closed since 29 November due to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

According to officials from the Department of Wildlife Conservation, parks are now safe for visitors, and the remaining parks are expected to fully reopen by tomorrow.

The national parks now accessible to the public include: Wilpattu National Park, Yala National Park, Minneriya National Park, Kaudulla National Park and Horton Plains National Park.

Guest houses located inside the parks have also begun reopening for visitors. The following wildlife bungalows and circuit houses are already operational:

Kumana National Park

  • Thummulla Wildlife Bungalow
  • Kirigalbay Wildlife Circuit Bungalow

Horton Plains National Park

  • Ginihiriya (Anderson) Bungalow
  • Maha Eliya Wildlife Bungalow

Wilpattu National Park

  • Maradanmaduwa Wildlife Dormitory

Minneriya National Park

  • Rambawila Circuit Bungalow

Yala National Park

  • Section I Heenwewa Bungalow
  • Ondaatje Bungalow
  • Old Buthawa Bungalow
  • New Buthawa Bungalow
  • Mahasilawa Bungalow

Wildlife authorities advise visitors to follow safety guidelines and stay updated on any further advisories as restoration work continues across affected regions.

Read more: Yala – Once The Hunting Ground of the British Elite.

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