Heritage & Wildlife Journey: Anuradhapura to Wilpattu

Wilpattu and Anuradhapura skillfully combine wildlife research with cultural background. You should begin your journey in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first historical capital. This area is home to well-known sites like the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the Ruvanvelisaya Dagoba and the Tissa Wewa which is the oldest tree still standing in the area. In the historic city its grandeur and religious significance are evident everywhere you look. Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka’s largest national park and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna offers an exhilarating afternoon jeep safari. Anyone who enjoys nature, plants and animals should visit the park. About thirty unique mammal species including the elusive Sri Lankan leopard call it home.