The core of this National Park is in an uninhabited area of the country’s most diverse natural systems, with intermediate forest, bamboo stands, patanas and talawas. Nowhere else does it seem that such diversity is represented within a single protected area, particularly in such an intact state. The tank supports a variety of waterfowl, while being of immense socio-economic value.
Location
Situated 20Km north – west of Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa district, and North Central Province. The boundaries of National Park on north, west and east are outlined by roads, Habarana-Polonnaruwa highway, Sigiriya-Moragaswewa and Katukeliyawa-Diyabeduma roads respectively. The southern boundary lies along Polonnaruwa district boundary.
Access
The practical access from Colombo would be via Habarana-Polonnaruwa road (182Km). The park office and entrance are located at Ambagaswewa, where one obtains a permit and a guide. The closest town is Polonnaruwa 24Km away from park entrance.
