Chundikkulam National Park

Chundikkulam National Park spans 196 square kilometers of terrain containing mangrove swamps, sea grass beds, and palmyra palm plantations near Kilinochchi town.

The area transformed from a bird sanctuary established in 1938 to a national park in 2015, following recovery efforts after the Sri Lankan civil war ended in 2009.

The Department of Wildlife Conservation maintains this natural reserve, protecting numerous species while allowing visitors to experience northern Sri Lankan wilderness.

Foreign visitors pay an entry fee of 15 dollars, with early morning visits offering the best chances to observe wildlife including leopards and crocodiles.

The lagoon areas within the park support populations of greater flamingos, godwits, and black-winged stilts throughout different seasons of the year.

Location: Northern Province

Inception: June 22, 2015

GPS coordinates: 9.49861,80.50694

Latest update: March 9, 2025 00:36