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Angammedilla National Park - අංගම්මැඩිල්ල ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානය

Size	6,216 hectares
Main attraction	Elephants, deer, etc.

Angammedilla National Park is a lesser-known and relatively rarely visited national park located in Polonnaruwa. Originally designated as a forest reserve within the Minneriya–Giritale Sanctuary on 12 February 1988, it was later elevated to national park status on 6 June 2006. This designation was primarily intended to protect the catchment area of Parakrama Samudraya, also known as the “Sea of Parākramabāhu.”

Geography and Climate

The Amban Ganga River, which originates from Sudu Kanda, forms the southern boundary of the park. A mountain range extends across the park from Giritale to Minneriya, creating varied terrain.

During periods of drought, the park becomes extremely dry, while in the rainy season, the mountainous regions receive significantly higher rainfall than the surrounding plains. Due to this combination of wet and dry climatic conditions, the vegetation within the park is a mixture of both wet zone and dry zone plant species.

Hydrology and Historical Features

The park office is located at the point where the Amban Ganga diverts water into Parakrama Samudraya through the 8-kilometer (approximately 5 miles) long Angammedilla Canal. At this location, Angammedilla National Park connects to Wasgamuwa National Park via a narrow corridor, allowing wildlife to move freely between the two regions.

One of the most historically significant features within the park is the Raja Bamma, an ancient weir built across the Amban Ganga by King Parākramabāhu (1153–1186 CE) more than 900 years ago.

Visitor Access and Regulations

Until recently, it was possible to drive up to the ancient weir and even camp by the river. However, such access is no longer permitted, and visitors must now obtain tickets to enter the park. Fortunately, the ticket office is located at the beginning of the Angammedilla Canal.

Access Route

To reach the ticketing office from Polonnaruwa, visitors should travel along the Parakrama Samudraya bund road to its far end. From there, the journey continues along the Angammedilla Canal for approximately 8 kilometers (about 5 miles) to reach the park entrance.

Visitors and Visitor Facilities

Accommodation is available in Polonnaruwa.

Entrance Fees for Angammedilla National Park

Description (Fees Applicable for Category 2 Parks)	Price
Local – Adults	LKR 60
Local – Children (6-12 years)	LKR 30
Local – Student	LKR 20
Local – Children (below 6 years)	FOC
Local – Group Fee (per vehicle)	LKR 400
Foreign – Adults	USD 12
Foreign – Children (6-12 years)	USD 6
Foreign SAARC Countries – Adults	USD 10
Foreign SAARC Countries – Children (6-12 years)	USD 5
Foreign – Children (below 6 years)	FOC
Foreign – Group Fee (per vehicle)	USD 10
Taxes on total cost	18%
Entrance Fee per vehicle	LKR 300

Ticket Price Schedule as of 2025 and gazetted in 2022

For example, for 2 foreigners with 1 child between 6 and 12 will have the cost of

Description	Cost
2 adults	USD 24.00
1 child	USD 6.00
Group Fee	USD 10.00
Total	USD 40.00
Tax (18%)	USD 7.20
Total	USD 47.20

The above calculation applies only to individual entry tickets as gazetted in 2022 and remain valid for 2025. The vehicle entry ticket, as listed separately, must be purchased in addition to the personal tickets.

Foreign visitors may make payments in USD or the equivalent amount in LKR. For the most up-to-date ticket prices, the Government Information Centre can be contacted on 1919. If a private safari jeep is hired for a land safari, rates generally range from LKR 7,500 to LKR 10,000 for a half-day excursion of about four hours, depending on the national park. A full-day safari is typically charged at twice the half-day rate.

Visiting Hours

All national parks in Sri Lanka operate daily throughout the year, remaining open from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Entry ticket counters open at 6.00 a.m. and close at 4.00 p.m., and all vehicles are required to exit the parks strictly by 6.00 p.m.

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Travel Directions to Angammedilla National Park

The modern town of Polonnaruwa is also known as New Town, and the other part of Polonnaruwa remains the ancient royal city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa.

Route from Colombo to Polonnaruwa Sacred City	Route from Kandy to Polonnaruwa Sacred City
Through: Central Highway—Kurunegala—Dambulla Distance from Colombo: 230 km Travel Time: 5 hours Driving Directions: See on Google Maps.	Through: Maradankadawala–Habarana Distance: 103 km Travel Time: 2 hours Driving Directions: see on Google Maps.
Route from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Sacred City	Route from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa Sacred City
Through: Maradankadawala–Habarana Distance: 103 km Travel Time: 2 hours Driving Directions: See on Google Maps.	Through: Maradankadawala–Habarana Distance: 103 km Travel Time : 2 hours Driving Directions: see on Google Maps.