Lahugala-Kitulana, one of Sri Lanka's smallest national parks, is a vital sanctuary where large elephant herds and endemic birds gather around ancient reservoirs filled with their favorite 'beru' grass.

Why visit Lahugala Kitulana National Park

• Significant Elephant Habitat: Lahugala Kitulana is a crucial feeding ground for Sri Lankan elephants, with up to 150 elephants drawn to the park's abundant Sacciolepis interrupta grass.
• Cultural Importance: The nearby Magul Maha Viharaya, believed to be the site of King Kavan Tissa's marriage to Princess Viharamahadevi, is a significant historical and cultural landmark.
• Diverse Fauna and Flora: The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including endemic species such as the red-faced malkoha, Sri Lanka spurfowl, toque macaque, and rare flora adapted to its dry-zone dry evergreen forests.
• Wetland Bird Sanctuary: Its tanks and wetlands support a diverse range of birds, both local and migratory, including rare species like the lesser adjutant and the extinct-in-Sri-Lanka knob-billed duck.
• Ecological Conservation Efforts: Conservation projects include establishing electric fences to protect nearby villages and proposed jungle corridors to connect with other national parks, ensuring habitat continuity for wildlife.