Ussangoda National Park

Ussangoda Forest is a unique ecosystem located in southern Sri Lanka. Located close to Nonagama on the Colombo - Wellwaya (AA2) road. An area designated as an archaeological heritage located in an arid ecosystem spread over an area of about 111 hectares in the Ussangoda sanctuary. Ussangoda and associated area was declared as a National Park in 2010 AD. The area located above the Kalamatiya sanctuary has been known as Ussangoda since ancient times. Ussangoda, which is a wonderful creation of nature, is a rare heritage of ecological and archeological value, consisting of a unique landmass located on the island, which is known today as a heritage of folklore. There are many legends, archaeological remains and literary information about Ussangoda. Some of them have arisen due to the unique features of this land. But some legends say that this land was formed due to other events that happened in the past.