G.C.E A/L 2020 result released now on Examinations Department website – www.doenets.lk
As Commissioner for General Examination announced today that the GCE A/L 2020 examination result is released now on examinations department official website www.doenets.lk
Those who have done their G.C.E A/L 2020 examination could check their result by department of Examniation website of www.doenets.lk
Wildlife Photography Tour to Yala National Park in October 12, 2019 with Prasanna Ambigaibagan
We Prasanna Ambigaibagan Nature & Wildlife Photography, organised our 14th wildlife photography tour of 2019 (37th Tour of PANWP) to Yala National Park on October 12, 2019 (Saturday).
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Only 4 slots available now
Wildlife Photography Tour – Yala National Park of Sri Lanka (One Day Tour)
Date: 12 October 2019 (Saturday)
Tour Start from Colombo: 12.00 Midnight
Reach Yala NP: 5.30 Am
Safari – 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm (Full Day Safari)
Leaving from Yala NP : 6.30 Pm
Reach Colombo : 12.30 Am
Total Cost of the Tour – All Inclusive
For Sri Lankan: LKR. 12,500/- per Person
For Foreigner : LKR. 12,400/- per Person + Entrance Ticket Fee (LKR. 4,000 per person Approx.)
1 Full Day Safari (from 6.00 Am to 6.00 Pm)
Price Includes
Transportation by A/C Coach (Toyota KDH Van) – Colombo – Yala NP – Colombo
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
1 Full Day Safari Jeep Cost (Toyota HiLux)
Park Entrance Fee
Door PickUp & Drop within Greater Colombo and Suburbs
Smoking and consumption of alcohol is prohibited in our tour
Reservation Process
We do reserve the slot based on 100% advanced payment. Please see below for the Banking Detail.
Name: Prasanna Ambigaibagan
Contact No: +94776534669
Account No: 8120024805
Bank : Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Branch: Kotahena
After Payment please fill below details and send me along with payment confirmation,
Name:
Address:
Pickup Point:
NIC No:
Contact No:
Emergency contact Name:
Emergency contact No:
Date of Birth (DD/MM):
Cancellation Policy
10 Days before the Tour: 100% Refundable
9 Days to 5 Days before the Tour : 50% Refundable
Less than 5 Days: None Refundable*
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Cinnamon Air a leading domestic airline announces their regular scheduled flights in major tourism cities of Sigiriya, Hambanota, Koggala from Colombo (BIA) international Airport.
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Thamaravila is a unique tented villa property just minutes from Wilpattu National Park. For a limited time we are pleased to offer highly discounted rates for local and expat wildlife enthusiasts, wildlife photographers and people with a love of nature.
Did You Know? The chances of seeing a Leopard at Wilpattu is exactly the same as Yala. The chances of seeing a Sloth Bear at Wilpattu is actually better than at any other reserve in Sri Lanka.
The Thamaravila located 10 Minutes From The Wilpattu National Park and 45 Minutes From Anuradhapura.
Fare Starting from
18,000/- Per Villa on Half Board for 2 Guests
22,000/-Per Villa on Half Board for 3 Guests
35,000/- Exclusive Use Of Property on half board basis Max 6 Guests
For Reservations and Rates Please Contact – Danushka Kiridena- Sales and Marketing Manager info@Thamaravila.com or Office: +94 112 821515 or Mobile:+94 72 8991456 or see below image
Are you into a holiday mood, here your HSBC Credit card brought you a special discount upto 30% from Anilana and Aditya until 30th November 2017.
For more details see below image or Contact to Anilana or Aditya Hotel.
it is good to note that the HSBC charge interest rate of 24% – 28% p.a for your credit card if you unable to pay it on time. therefore when ever you use the credit card, make sure you pay it on time, unless you will end up paying Interest payment and late penalty payment against your shopping.
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We Prasanna Ambigaibagan Nature & Wildlife Photography Organised our 7th Wildlife Photography Tour to Minneriya National Park on August 12,2017.
*** Reservation – First confirmed First Reserved basis ***
Wildlife Photography Tour To Minneriya NP on 12 August 2017 by Prasanna Ambigaibagan
Wildlife Photography Tour to Minneriya National Park of Sri Lanka – Date: 12th August 2017
Tour Start from Colombo: 6.00AM
Breakfast at Kurunegala
Lunch at Habarana
Half Day Safari : 2.30 Pm to 6.00 PM
Leaving from Minneriya NP : 6.30 PM
Dinner at Dambulla
Reach Colombo : 11.30 PM
Cost – All Inclusive
For Sri Lankan : LKR. 5,600/- per Person (Sri Lankan)
For Foreigner : LKR. 5,500/- + Entrance Ticket Fee
1 Halfday Safari (from 2.30 Pm to 6.00 Pm)
6 Person Per Jeep
We Prasanna Ambigaibagan Nature & Wildlife Photography Organised our 6th Wildlife Photography Tour to Yala National Park on July 29-30,2017.
We attached our Group Photo of our Last Yala Tour on June 10-11, 2017, for your reference, Please see Below details,
Yala Group Tour 4 10-11 June 2017
First in First Reserve
Wildlife Photographt Tours to Yala NP
Wildlife Photography Tour to Yala National Park of Sri Lanka – Date: 29th & 30th July 2017
Day 1 (29/07/2017)
Tour Start from Colombo: 6.00AM
Check in at Yala Adventure : 11.30 Am
Safari – 2.30 Pm to 6.10 Pm
Casual Gathering : 7.30 Pm upwards
Day 2 (30/07/2017)
Alarm Call: 5.00 Am
Safari/ Bird Watching at Yala Adventure : 6.00 Am to 10.30 Am
Check out Yala Adventure: 11 Am
Reach Colombo : 6.00 PM
Cost
Deluxe Room Accommodation A/C : LKR. 15,000/- per Person (Sri Lankan)
Tented Camp Accommodation A/C : LKR. 17,000/- per Person (Sri Lankan)
For Foreigner – LKR 14,800/- & LKR 16,800/- + Hotel Surcharges + Entrance Ticket Fee
see below link for Yala Adventure Room/ Tented Camp and Other Facilities Photos,
Click Here to Check the Booking.com
*** Reservation – First confirmed First Reserved basis ***
Activities
2 Half Day Safari – 6 Person Per Jeep
Bird Watching Around Lake (130 Bird Species are recorded)
Macro Photography at Butter Fly Garden
Price Includes
A/C Couch Transportation – Colombo – Yala – Colombo
Full Board Accommodation
2 Half Day Safari Jeep Cost
Entrance Fee
Door Pick Up within Colombo City Limits*
For more details : inbox me or mail me
Email: prasanna@synergyy.com
Call: +94776534669
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Thanks & Best Regards,
Prasanna Ambigaibagan MBA (UK) ACMA, CGMA (UK), BBA (UoP)
Naturalist & Wildlife Photographer
www.prasphotos.com
We are delighted to introduce our ‘Pony Welfare Fund Raffle’ to be held on 2nd,16th,and 29th of April choose your favourite horse and qualify to enter the raffle race by race. Prizes. Rs 10,000, 5,000 and 2,500. Be one of the many winners. Tickets at the old tote building on race days. –
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For more details contact to organising team on 0770 30 90 90 or see below image
Cinnamon Air announces a special promotion for this New Year season, fly to Nuwara Elia or Colombo for USD 153 per person one way only from 7th to 16th of April 2017.
Daily scheduled flights between
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Inbound and outbound journey should be completed within the period advertised
Tickets shall only be valid for the date, destination and passenger specified there on & all tickets are non-refundable.
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The first and only microfinance company in Sri Lanka to be accredited with the client protection principles certification.
The world of Microfinance is a heavily regulated one, with many certifications and laws to be followed. This regulation is a necessity to ensure customers are given the best service, peace of mind and an assurance that they are well protected. LOLC has worked tirelessly with it’s customer’s best interests in mind, and thus has been honoured with the prized “Smart Campaign” certification for Client Protection Principles amongst a host of other best practice awards. LOLC’s internationally acclaimed Microfinance model has enabled it to reach out and help customers in Myanmar, Cambodia and Pakistan – All this is simply for you.
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Vogue Jewellers announces a special promotional discounted price for Diamond and Gold Jewellery in this festive season.
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American Express Credit Card from Nations Trust Bank announces a special promotions from Abans, enjoy your seasonal shopping at Abans with American Express Credit card till 31st December 2016 and enjoy discounts upto 20% and 20 months interest free installment plan.
International Center for Sustainable Built Environment ICB (Pvt) Ltd. offers solutions in Structural designing, Architectural Designing, Structural health monitoring for all structures, Green consultancy, Land and other surveying and laboratory testing covering all civil engineering aspects, that brings a successful sustainable growth strategy to the rapidly developing nation. ICB (Pvt) Ltd was established with a vision to be a leader in structural engineering structural health monitoring and green engineering; guiding the nation to a sustainable future. Our mission is to serve the stake holders of the built environment with the highest level of professional standards in structural engineering, structural health monitoring and green technology; ensuring safety, bringing in creativity and innovation, and promoting environmental conservation using sustainable approaches.
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Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka invites applications for the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka. This award ceremony is organize to encourage and motivate young chambers to perform better.
The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka could be fulfill any one the below category
Business, Economic and /or entrepreneurial accomplishment
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Contribution to art, culture literature and/or media
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Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka – The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka award – Applications calls now
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka stated to public that they received an application dated 05th July 2016 from Sakurai Aviation Limited, at No. 121/3, Kirulapone Avenue, Colombo 05, seeking from this office an Air Operator Certificate/Airline License to engage in Domestic Scheduled Operations, Charter Operations and Aerial Work to engage in Domestic Operations in pursuance of the Air Navigation Regulations of 1955. Business name of the company has been registered as Sakurai Aviation Limited and the trade name as “Sakurai Aviation Limited” The Directors of the Sakurai Aviation Limited are declared to be as follows.
Mr. Malape Gama Ethi Rallalage Asanga Prabath Yasawardana
Mr. Hapuarachchige Don Nimal Jayantha
Mr. Warnakulasuriya Rushan Malinda Fernando
Sakurai Aviation Limited has nominated Mr. Tharnaga Sarathchandra Piyawansa to be the Accountable Manager in charge of the proposed operations of air services.
For more details see below image
Sakurai Aviation Limited – A New Aviation Company coming up in Sri Lanka
It’s appropriate to study the past electricity bills, of about three years, to ascertain variations in the power consumption pattern. The average electricity bill should be considered for the selection of an appropriate system.
Scan the surrounding environment of the house and select an exposed, sunny South sloping roof area to locate the panel and inverter.
In Colombo, solar panels need to be orientated at an angle of 7 degrees to the horizontal in the southern direction.
The solar panels should be purchased accompanied with a suitable inverter and other appropriate items, known in the PV industry as Balance of System (BoS), and installed conforming to wiring regulations governing such installations.
Solar tracking systems are capable of tracking the motion of the sun throughout the day to get maximum power generated from the solar panels. Such tracking systems can be installed for better results, but are significantly expensive.
The customer is required to enter into an Agreement, with the utility (CEB or LECO). namely, the Agreement and Grid Interconnection Standards for Net-metering of an On-grid Renewable Energy based Generating Facility.
The electricity distributor would take necessary steps to install the net-metering setup, after which the facility could start generating. The surplus could be banked to the grid legally as per the contract.
What is the warranty period of the main components? For PV modules, manufacturing defect warranty is typically 10 years. For PV modules, performance warranty is typically 25 years and no more than 20% degradation performance at the end of 25 years. For inverter manufacturing defect warranty is typically between 5 to 10 years.
Ensure your PV system is labeled accordingly, what to do and what not to do/touch, the single line diagram, and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manual should be handed over to you at the end of the work
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Look at the quality of materials especially the main components i.e. PV modules and inverter. PV modules and inverter must have IEC orTUV certification
Get 3 to 5 quotations from the Registered PV Service Providers
Arpico Finance Company PLC announces their highest fixed deposits interest rates available in financial market. Of you are a senior citizens enjoy extra interest of 1%.
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A.E.R
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12.50%
13.24%
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10.53%
For more details contact to Arpico Finance PLC or see below image
Higher Fixed Deposits Interest rate from Arpico Finance PLC
Micro Cars Sri Lanka announces a special price for the SsangYong Rexton W now for Rs. 7.95 million (9,750,000/-) upwards for the ex-stock. and Micro offers 3 Years/ 60,000Km Maintenance & Warranty for SsangYong Rexton W along with below features.
5 Speed Mercedes Benz Transmissions
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18” alloy wheels/side step
7 Seater
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SsangYong Rexton W now for Rs. 7,950,000/- upwards
Nike Stores in Sri Lanka introduce the Nike Summer‘16 Collection at a special price of Rs. 6,590/-. Nike Summer‘16 Collection is well known for the summer fits under Nike Dri-Fit brand. For more details about prices and variants visit to Nike Stores or franchises stores as below
1/1, Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03. Tel 0115 740 077
Shop No. 01-02. New Wing – Liberty Plaza. Colombo 03. Tel 0115 117 676
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Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.
Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals into the open.
Sri Lankan Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National park is among the oldest and most important of protected areas in Sri Lanka. It also contains a number of important cultural sites. The sanctuary stretches from the North-western coast to the North-central province where the ancient city of Anuradhapura is located. Wilpattu National Park is laced with a complex of lakes called ‘Villus’, surrounded by grassy plains, set within scrub jungle. Many of the `big game’ found in Sri Lanka including elephant, sloth bear, water buffalo, and spotted dear can be seen here. Wilpattu is also known for leopards.
Sri Lankan Leopard @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Kumana(Yala East) National Park
Formerly known as Yala East National Park, Kumana lies on the south-east coast in the Eastern Province, 12km south of Arugam Bay, and is easily accessible from the Wellawaya-Pottuvil Road. The Park is physically separated from the more famous Yala National Park and Strict Reserve by the Kumbukkan Oya (River) and is better known for its migratory birds. A natural highlight of the park is a 200 hectare swamp lake sustained by the river through a half a mile long narrow channel. These mangrove swamps are a destination of choice for migratory birds. Among regular visitors who nest and breed are pelicans, painted storks, spoonbills, herons, egrets and little cormorants. Land animals found in the adjacent Yala are also found here.
Indian Peacock – National Park, Sri lanka
Wasgamuwa National Park
Wasgamuwa is home to a vast array of animals, as well as, ancient sites and tanks. Known for its rich population of predators among which bears receive significant attention. It is believed that Wasgamuwa has the highest density of bears than anywhere else in Sri Lanka. Bordered by the famous Mahaweli and the lesson known Amban river, Wasgamuwa spreads through the districts of Matale in the central hills and the ancient kingdom of Polonnaruwa.
Srilanka Leopard
Gal Oya National Park
Gal Oya National Park, in close proximity to the eastern city of Amparai has an important task: to serve as the catchment area for Sri Lanka’s largest reservoir, the Senanayake Samudraya. It is the only national park where boat rides are allowed, offering visitors to the rare sight of swimming elephants, a phenomena famously known as ‘the crossings’.
Udawalawe National Park
The Udawalawe National Park is Sri Lanka’s closest example of Africa’s savanna reserves. Better known as the country’s premier elephant park, Udawalawe revolves around the vast Udawalawe reservoir. Located on the base of hilly Ratnapura and Moneragala districts, the park is home, among other animals, to an elephant population of about 500. The park also boasts of an elephant transit home, with public displays during feeding times.
Indian Peacock at Udawalawa National Park, Sri lanka
Lahugala Kithulana National Park
The eastern park of Lahugala is among Sri Lanka’s smallest among parks but its importance to elephants and endemic birds is very big.
Maduru Oya National Park
Maduru Oya National Park is designed to protect the immediate catchments of five reservoirs developed under the Accelerated Mahaweli Development Program, Sri Lanka’s most ambitious irrigation project. The park provides refuge for wildlife and lies between the Polonnaruwa-Batticalo Road and Mahiyangana-Padiyathalawa Road in the districts of Ampara, Badulla and Polonnaruwa.
Elephant hugging at Minneriya National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains, a world heritage site is the catchment area for almost all of Sri Lanka’s major rivers. A silent and cold highland plateau in the central hills of Sri Lanka, the beautiful Horton Plains is surrounded by peak wildernesses and forests and is home to many endemic plants and animals thriving in a rare wet and cold climate. The park offers spectacular hikes and culminates with the World’s End, a dramatic 900 meter cliff with nothing but flat land beyond extending to the coast of Sri Lanka’s deep South./p>
Bundala National Park
Bundala National Park lies in the dry and arid Hambantota District in Southern Sri Lanka. But the park’s many lagoons make it a paradise for migratory as well as resident birds. Every species of water birds found in the country find a safe haven here. Visitors will also be treated to many land animals from elephant to the deer. Bundala is also said to be the only park where visitors can spot both the Marsh and Seawater crocodile on the same safari trip.
Indian Peacock, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Lunugamvehera National Park
Located adjacent to Yala National Park is Lunugamvehera Park, created primarily as a catchment area for the Lunugamvehera reservoir. A plan is mooted to amalgamate the park with its larger and more famous cousin Yala and if that happens, Lunugamvehera will be renamed as Yala West.
Minneriya National Park
Home for the world famous Elephant ‘Gathering’, Minneriya National Park is nestled on the plains of the North-Central province, about 20kms from historic Polonnaruwa. Fed by the beautiful Minneriya tank, the park despite being one of the smallest, is a haven for elephants and birds, providing magnificent views to visitors.
Kaudulla National Park
In close proximity to Habarana, the gateway to Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa, Kaudulla revolves around an ancient tank and is considered as an important elephant corridor, offering regular sightings.
Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Hikkaduwa National Park
One of the two marine parks in Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa National Park in the popular southern coast features fringing coral reefs showcasing a bio-diversity spectacle.
Pigeon Island National Park
The 2nd marine park in the country, Pigeon Island is located in famed Nilaweli, on the outskirts of Trincomalee. The spectacular small island is home to a showcase of colorful corals and tropical fish and is a short boat ride from the world famous Nilaweli beach.
Sri Lankan Leopard @ Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Horagolla National Park
Horagolla is biologically, the most diverse and significant patch of forest in the wet zone of Sri Lanka, located just outside Colombo. The park presents a special zonal vegetation complex which provides a natural refuge for many species that are extremely rare, possibly extinct, in other parts of the island.
Galways Land National Park
The only national park located within city limits, Galways is home to a montane eco system in the cold and windy hill station of Nuwara Eliya, also the highest located city in Sri Lanka. Galways is decorated by its beautiful population of birds, as well as, its colorful floral species of native and foreign origin. Along with the nearby Victoria Park, Galway is considered to be the most significant birding site in Sri Lanka.
Baby Elephant at Minneriya National Park
Ussangoda National Park
Believed to be the place where Ravana landed his mythical flying chariot, Ussangoda is situated in Nonagama, Hambantota in the deep South. Known for the red soil in the area, Ussangoda, with both land and sea features, is a haven for turtles.
Angammedilla National Park
Originally a forest reserve within the Minneriya-Girithale Sanctuary within close proximity to Polonnaruwa, Angammedilla was established to protect the drainage basin of the giant Parakrama Samudra reservoir.
Changeable Hawk Eagke, Willpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Flood Plains National Park
The park is central to the integrity of the Mahaweli irrigation system, both for its unique “villus” and as a corridor for wildlife migration between grazing lands in Wasgamuwa and Somawathiya National Park. The area spans the Mahaweli River in Polonnaruwa district in North Central Province.
Somawathiya National Park
Somawathiya National Park is one of the four national parks designated under the Mahaweli River Development project. Somawathiya Chaitya, a stupa said to be containing a relic of the tooth of the Buddha, is situated within the park.
Source: Wildlife Department Website
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I Prasanna Ambigaibagan Cost Accountant by profession and passionate wildlife photographer from 2011, I do many budgeted road tours in overseas and meet many new friends and I do always invite them to Sri lanka and let them to experience Srilanka hospitality.
If anyone wanted to know more about Sri Lankan Wildlife and Wildlife Safaris, you can feel free to contact me by below comment or call me on +94776534669 (I do available in Whatsapp, Viber, IMO and Line).
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Prasanna Ambigaibagan Nature and wildlife Photography
Yala combines a strict nature reserve with a national park. Divided into 5 blocks, the park has a protected area of nearly 130,000 hectares of land consisting of light forests, scrubs, grasslands, tanks and lagoons. Two blocks are currently opened to the public.
Situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean, Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, and crocodiles. The best time to visit Yala is between February and July when the water levels of the park are quite low, bringing animals into the open.
Srilanka Leopard
Block
Extent
Date added to the park
Block I
14,101 hectares (54.44 sq mi)
1938
Block II
9,931 hectares (38.34 sq mi)
1954
Block III
40,775 hectares (157.43 sq mi)
1967
Block IV
26,418 hectares (102.00 sq mi)
1969
Block V
6,656 hectares (25.70 sq mi)
1973
Yala National Park Weather
Yala is in a hot, semi-arid environment despite its lush greenish look, especially during the monsoon season. Temperature ranges from 260C to about 300C. The North-east monsoon season is when Yala gets most of its rainfall from September to December
Be a responsible Visitor to Yala National Park
Yala is the most visited national park in Sri Lanka with record-breaking numbers every passing year. Now as you think of coming to the park, we have a question for you. Why? If the answer is because it sounds like a ‘fun’ thing to do, we want to help you make the answer and your experience much more meaningful and productive. Here’s a checklist of preparations
Do your homework by reading up on wildlife, its destruction and get to know the park you are preparing to visit. Start with its history; geography and the inhabitants. Each animal has incredibly unique features, behaviors, feeding patterns etc. Knowing your hosts will make the adventure all the more memorable.
Get children involved too and friends. Talk about what you know and drive home the fact that you are not visiting a circus. Read to Do’s and Don’ts elsewhere on this page and take them to your heart. A wildlife safari is essentially an educational experience that imparts incredible happiness and doing it with friends and family is truly a ‘fun’ experience.
Be prepared to speak up and act responsibly. Do not condone bad, ugly, selfish behavior and do not entice your trekker to break the law. Every wrong move may endanger the animals and your life too.
Yala in its entirety is 26 times bigger than the city of Colombo. But the public is currently allowed only on two of its designated blocks making the park’s road network over-crowded with vehicular traffic, especially on public holidays. While new areas with more roads are being considered it’s a humongous and costly task experiencing delays. So the best you can do is to travel in an orderly, responsible manner, sticking to designated routes and not speed at any time.
Remember, at all times that you are in someone else’s territory and conduct yourself as a responsible nature lover. Leave with only memories and do not leave even your footprints.
Sri Lankan Leopard, Yala National Park, Sri Lanka
Rule of Thumb of Visiting Yala National Park
The rule of the thumb in visiting a national park is that you must simply blend in and try to be invisible. While you just can’t hide from them, there’s a lot you can do to make sure that the animals can simply ignore you. Each animal has its own personality and the slightest thing can destroy their peace. When you understand their habitat, lifestyle and behavior, you can become a good visitor. Just as much as an irritating and selfish neighbor can drive us wild, destroy our peace and turn us into angry human beings, the slightest thing can upset the equilibrium of animals and that may happen quite unwittingly on your part. This is why educating ourselves is to prepare ourselves for the journey. Avoid any kind of interaction, verbal or through gestures. Did you know even the noise of vehicles seem to affect the feeding habits and personality of elephants, for example? Animals sense who you really are. Be patient and respectful and they will roam freely. Predators can feel mostly under pressure because of photographers, which has huge impact on their hunting, feeding and reproductive habits. Be a spy and never force a photo op on them. Chasing an animal in your vehicle puts them under tremendous pressure and think of having to experience that visitor after visitor, day after day. Some species of birds are more sensitive in special times; the most crucial period for birds is nestling season. Any undue pressure can bring on the kind of pressure they feel when a predator is on the prowl. That’s quite cruel. Learning about animals is fun and adds meaning to life; what’s more, it prepares you to be a responsible visitor to the animal kingdom. Be patient at all times; the VIP is not you but your host, who wants you to come, be amazed and go, all unnoticed!
What in Leopard Mind
Imagine, you are a superstar and you don’t even know about it. And zillion people come at dawn and dusk, just the same way the paparazzi zoom in on their target. They hustle and jostle for vantage points, follow you round like a bunch of possessed men or a pack of looting hyenas. They won’t even let you eat in peace or let you enjoy that well-earned fiesta. If this happens to you, surely you can call in the Police or hire some security guards. You’d give a piece of your mind, at least. A leopard can’t call in the Police but it can give you a piece of its mind but it chooses not to; displaying greater tolerance and latitude that humans show. It has little option but to accept and adjust, letting you enjoy that perfect shot while our irresponsible actions may forever change even their gene pools, as they learn to live with noisy human visitors. There are some 40 leopards, the highest gathering in the world, putting up with you. A gracious host only asks for a considerate visitor!
What to do in an emergency!
When you enter a national wildlife park you accept the risks involved. While animal attacks are rare, you must remember that they can happen. Animals are highly unpredictable, temperamental and may easily be provoked or spring to action without a warning. They are known to guard their herds and territories; with behavior different from one species to another. Elephants offer the highest risk while other predators may pose dangers at close range.
In case of an emergency, remind yourself to be calm and intently listen to the instructions of your tracker. If you are on your own, remain quiet, engine of vehicle cut and do not leave the vehicle at all.
In extremely dangerous situations, your tracker may ask you to put foot to the pedal; remember to keep calm and think rationally. Loud noise should be made only if trekker says so or when no other solution is in the offing, in the face of a violent, persistent attack, which is extremely remote and unlikely.
Your trekker is trained for any eventuality and will take you out of harm’s way. If you do not have a trekker, call for help if you need assistance if you are lost or need urgent help.
Elephant hugging at Minneriya National Park
Yala National Park Bungalows (Bungalows inside Yala National Park)
A series of wildlife bungalows operated by the park afford nature enthusiasts to spend a night in the park. These bungalows are very basic, promote open space but give you an unforgettable experience as you experience a night in the animal kingdom. You can book a bungalow here. You can also be out on the beaten track before the rest of the traffic gets in. A series of wildlife bungalows operated by the park afford nature enthusiasts to spend a night in the park. These bungalows are very basic, promote open space but give you an unforgettable experience as you experience a night in the animal kingdom. You can book a bungalow here. You can also be out on the beaten track before the rest of the traffic gets in.
Below are List of Bungalows available for stay upto 3 days continuously,
Warahena Bungalow
First Night: LKR 8008.00
Second Night: LKR 14,504.00
Third Night: LKR 21,000.00
Mahasilawa Bungalow
First Night: LKR 8008.00
Second Night: LKR 14,504.00
Third Night: LKR 21,000.00
Ondaathe Bungalow
First Night: LKR 6,888.00
Second Night: LKR 12,264.00
Third Night: LKR 17,640.00
Heenwewa Bungalow
First Night: LKR 5,768.00
Second Night: LKR 10,024.00
Third Night: LKR 14,280.00
Thalgasmankada Bungalow
First Night: LKR 5,768.00
Second Night: LKR 10,024.00
Third Night: LKR 14,280.00
New Buthawa Bungalow
First Night: LKR 8008.00
Second Night: LKR 14,504.00
Third Night: LKR 21,000.00
Old Buthawa Bungalow
First Night: LKR 8008.00
Second Night: LKR 14,504.00
Third Night: LKR 21,000.00
If you are interested to Book Bungalows located inside Yala National Park : Click Here
Indian Peacock at Udawalawa National Park, Sri lanka
Are interested in camping inside Yala National Park
The campsite can provide accommodation for a maximum of 10 people at a time. You can also have 2 kids below the age of 6 in addition to that. Campsites are open for any bookings of not more than 3 days.
There are onsite toilets for campers and don’t forget to clean it when you are leaving. Littering inside the park is strictly prohibited so don’t leave anything behind apart from your footsteps. Permanent constructions are not allowed inside a campsite, you have a 20 X 20 ft. land to build your temporary dwellings.
If you have more than 1 camp tent, you may have to pay extra for each additional tent. All campers are entitled to a seasoned trekker when entering the park. No refunds are entertained under any circumstance.
The guest registration forms must be filled on arrival.
Alcohol consumption and smoking is strictly prohibited on campsites.
You have to be responsible for your actions inside the park. Make sure that you leave it as you see it.
Any harm caused to the nature by you is a serious crime and will be dealt with extreme prejudice.
Campers must be fully aware of the rules of the park and expected to be in line with all of them.
Safari Riders
Obviously, your trip to Yala revolves around the safari ride that takes you on an experience of a lifetime. Remember, this is no circus and animals are not on duty waiting for you. It’s that feeling of uncertainty and adventure that makes it a wildlife experience. To catch the inhabitants of the jungle you need to be there at the best time and thread patiently.
Plan your itinerary
Make a well thought-out schedule. If you are a local planning your first trip to Yala, plan you route and make sure you have proper transport. While a 4-WD vehicle is recommended a van with high ground clearance would do. If you don’t have one, you can hire a safari jeep at the entrance. If you are an overseas visitor, Yala would be among many other local destinations you plan to visit. So, it is important to slot it in well. Talk to your tour operator about travel time from your previous destination and where you need to be after Yala. It’ll give you a good idea if your agent has prepared you a good itinerary or not. The chances are you’d first visit the ancient kingdoms first and travel next to hill country before arriving in Yala, with plans to move on to the southern coast and then ending back in Colombo. Or you’ll do it the other way round. Look at the distance and travel time that will get you to Yala. Keep In mind that the best time to enter the park is when the park opens just after 6:00am or after 4:00pm when animals resurface after taking cover from the sun. You may also opt for a full day tour. Leave adequate time to arrive at the park at the planned entry time.
A memorable safari
Right, now that you just can’t wait to get to this amazing animal kingdom, you need to do your homework before you actually get there. Proper preparation is the key to making the most of your safari to Yala National Park of Sri Lanka
Yala National park Entrance Ticket for Foreigner
Foreign Adult – LKR 3688.00
Foreign Child – LKR 1037.52
Safari Jeeps Price
For Half day tour : LKR. 4000 – 6000
For Fullday Tour: LKR. 8000 – 10000
For more detail contact to Wildlife Department of Sri Lanka, Address: 811A,Jayanthipura,Battaramulla. Sri Lanka. or contact on +94 11 2 888 585 or email to: dg@dwc.gov.lk
Source: Yala National Park Official Website
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