Ussangoda National Park
A windswept coastal plateau of red-tinged earth and low scrub tied to the Ramayana legend, its unusual soil and sweeping sea cliffs unlike anywhere else on the coast.
At a glance
- Entry fee: Free
- Opening hours: Daylight hours
- Time needed: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time: Late afternoon, for the light on the red earth
Getting there
Near Nonagama, about 25km west of Hambantota, off the coast road.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Ussangoda National Park?
- Free.
- What are the opening hours at Ussangoda National Park?
- Daylight hours.
- How long should I spend at Ussangoda National Park?
- Plan for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Ussangoda National Park?
- Late afternoon, for the light on the red earth.
- How do I get to Ussangoda National Park?
- Near Nonagama, about 25km west of Hambantota, off the coast road.