This park can be reached from Colombo using the following route.

Colombo – Awissawella – Turn left – Yatiyanthota – Kitulgala – Hatton – Turn Left – Nuwera Eliya – go pass the Economic Center to reach the park entrance. (5 ½ hours)

 

This is a small but well preserved patch of motane forest that has been preserved which offers habitat for many species of hill birds. The National Park is only 29 hectares and the rest of the 28 hectares is a Sanctuary. Both are under the purview of the Department of Wild Life Conservation. A permit is required to walk in to the park. Accommodation is available at the many hotels in the vicinity.

 

Bird to look for

Black Bird, Ceylon Warbler, Yellow-eared Bul Bul, Dusky Blue Flycatcher, Grey-headed Flycatcher, Ceylon Hill White Eye, Kashmir Red-breasted Flycatcher, Grey Tit and many more.

http://www.ceylonbirdclub.org/