Located at the southern tip of the migratory route for birds, the Bundala National Park is one of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka for bird watching. The park was declared by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in as the first wetland in Sri Lanka by Ramsar. It is also considered as an international wintering ground for birds. Located around 245 kilometres from Colombo, the island's commercial capital, it is home to 197 types of birds. Large flocks of herons, flamingos and storks are some of the highlights that you'll see when visiting this park.