Udawalawe National Park is located between Thimbolketiya and Thanamalwila. About 11 kilometers from the park there are places for accomodation for tourists. Before the construction of the park people used the land for chena farming. After the designation of the park the people were removed. There are 43 mammal species in the park including elephants,Sri Lankan leopard, sloth bear, Sri Lankan sambar deer,wild boar, water buffalo. This park is a good site for birdwatching visitors. 184 bird species are found in this park.
