PICK UP FROM- GALLE/UNAWATUNA/BENTOTA
PICK UP TIME-9.30 AM (around 03-04 hours’ drive one way
The second largest national park in Sri Lanka, Yala is situated in the Southeast part of the island in the dry, semi-arid climate region, bordering the Indian Ocean. The number of mammals recorded at Yala is as high as 44 while it also boasts of one of the highest leopard densities in the world. None other than the majestic Sri Lankan elephant and the leopard take pride of place at this amazing national park.
Kataragama is a multi-religious sacred town as it contains an Islamic Mosque within its temple complex as well.
In spite of the differences of caste and creed, many Sri Lankans show great reverence to God Kataragama. They honor him as a very powerful deity and beg divine help to overcome their personal problems or for success in business enterprises, etc., with the fervent hopes that th