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Arugam Bay beach and fishing boats seen from above

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Kumana National Park

A wild, less-visited park adjoining Yala, famous for nesting waterbirds in its mangrove swamp from about May to July.

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Best season
May to September.
Time to allow
5 hr (at least 4 hr)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
LKR 12,000 to LKR 25,000 (to confirm)
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

Per person estimate for park fees plus a share of a jeep.

Around Arugam Bay

The beach at Arugam Bay, looking south
The beach at Arugam Bay, looking south
Evening over the Heda Oya river near Arugam Bay
Evening over the Heda Oya river near Arugam Bay
The beach and point at Arugam Bay seen from the south
The beach and point at Arugam Bay seen from the south

We have no photo of Kumana National Park itself yet. These show the area.

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