The park situated 1431m above sea level comprises 131ha. It was declared a protected area in 1938.
The area is home to a plethora of birds, butterflies and other fauna. The wildlife aside, Thangamale also offers stunning vistas of the lush green hills and tea estates.
Visitors can traverse the jungle by a 4.3 km long and leisurely walk along a ridge from the Adisham Hall till the Idalgashinna Railway Station, or vice versa. The birdlife at Thangamale comprises both common and endemic species; it includes the yellow-eared bulbul, Sri Lanka White-eye, and Sri Lankan junglefowl. Diverse fauna can also be spotted here, such as porcupines, deer, and monkeys.
A generally uncrowded site, a stroll through Thangamale allows one to experience Sri Lanka’s wilderness truly.
Additional information
Accommodation
Accommodation (within 10km)
- Star Classified hotels- Yes
- International Chain Hotels- No
- Boutique Hotels- No
- Resorts- No
- Ayurvedic Hotels- No
- Inns/Guest Houses- Yes
- Hostels- No
- Homestays- Yes
- Eco Hotels- Yes
* You might still find preferred accommodation in nearby cities.
Distance
Distance from (estimate)
- CMB Airport- 211km (travel time: 5hrs 300min)
- Colombo City- 186km (travel time: 5hrs 30min)
- Sigiriya Rock Fortress- 204km (travel time: 5hrs 30min)
- Anuradhapura Ancient City- 252km (travel time: 6hrs)
- Polonnaruwa Ancient City- 188km (travel time: 4hrs 50min)
- Kandy City- 140km (travel time: 4hrs 30min)
- Galle Dutch Fort- 225km (travel time: 4hrs 40min)
* The time and distance are only given to give you an idea. There are stopovers between the two locations. The cities listed above are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Best Time
Season
- January to August