This site can be reached from Colombo on the following route.

Colombo � Ratnapura � Pelmadulla � Godakawela � Embilipitiya � Padalangala (turn left) � Sisilassagama (Turn Right) � Kalametiya. (5 hours)

This is a haven for many species of resident as well as migrant water birds including many species of migrant ducks. The area is protected as a Sanctuary by the Department of Wild Life Conservation and is 712 hectares in extent. The area is primarily covered with reed beds, water bodies, grass fields, marshes etc which can be approached using the net work of roads that cuts across the sanctuary. Currently permits are not required to enter the area and bird watching sits can be reached by vehicle. ��

Birds to look for

Glossy Ibis, White Ibis, Painted Snipe, Large Sand Plover, Ruddy Turn Stone, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Water Cock, Ruddy Crake, Pintail, Gargany, Black-winged Stilt, Little Pratincole, Alpine Swift, Common Redshank,� Greenshank, Wood, Common & Green Sandpipers.�