Province
North Western
Population
64,908
Area
6.73 km2 (6.46 sq mi)
CLOSEST Airport
189 KM
OVERVIEW
The diverse vegetation created by Yala’s scattered vegetation of thorn bushes, moderately lush forests, & mangrove patches makes it a sort of paradise for a breathtaking number of birds, animals and nature lovers. For a small country its size, Sri Lanka is home to an amazing array of animals, of which also include the elusive leopard species. Visit Yala, the region with the highest density of leopards in the world, and get embroiled on a journey of discovering wildlife all over again!
Travel to Yala
- Airport
- Negombo
- Dankotuwa
- Marawila
- Madampe
- Chilaw
- Bangadeniya
- Madurankuli
- Palaviya
- Kalpitiya