How many trains stop at Anawilundawa Station per day?

Around 14 trains call at Anawilundawa on a typical day, serving both northbound and southbound directions on the Puttalam Line. Not all express services make the stop, so it is worth checking the current Sri Lanka Railways timetable before travelling.

What is Anawilundawa Sanctuary famous for?

Anawilundawa Sanctuary is a Ramsar-listed wetland known primarily as a birdwatching site. It hosts a large community of waterbirds including painted storks, pelicans, herons, and kingfishers, as well as migratory waders and raptors during the northern winter months.

Is Anawilundawa Railway Station close to Wilpattu National Park?

Wilpattu National Park lies roughly 60–70 km north of Anawilundawa Station, making a combined visit feasible over two days. The Puttalam Line continues northward and road access from the station toward Wilpattu is practical with a private vehicle or hired driver.

What are the neighbouring stations to Anawilundawa on the Puttalam Line?

Arachchikattuwa is the next station toward Colombo, and Battaluoya is the next station going north toward Puttalam. The station sits 99.7 km from Colombo Fort by rail.

Can I do a day trip to Anawilundawa from Colombo?

A day trip is feasible by train or road, with travel time of roughly two to two-and-a-half hours each way from Colombo. To make the most of morning bird activity at the sanctuary, an early start or an overnight stay in the area is recommended.

What is the best time of year for birdwatching at Anawilundawa?

October through February is the peak season, when migratory species from Central and South Asia supplement the resident waterbird population. Resident species including herons, kingfishers, and whistling ducks are present and active year-round.

Do I need a guide to visit the Anawilundawa Wetland Sanctuary?

A guide is not strictly mandatory, but local naturalist guides familiar with the tank access paths and bird behaviour will greatly improve the experience, particularly for identifying shyer or less conspicuous species. Organised birdwatching tours are available from Colombo and Kalpitiya.

Anawilundawa Railway Station

Anawilundawa Railway Station is a station on the Puttalam Line of Sri Lanka Railways. It lies 99.7 km from Colombo Fort along the line.

14 trains call at Anawilundawa on a typical day. The full timetable — departure time, destination and which days each service runs — is listed below.

Neighbouring stations on the Puttalam Line: Arachchikattuwa (towards Colombo) and Battaluoya.

See the whole network on the Sri Lanka railway station list or the railway map.

Anawilundawa 철도역 시간표

Anawilundawa에는 하루 평균 14 대의 열차가 정차합니다.

Puttalam 선 · Colombo Fort에서 99.7 km

출발	방면	운행
05:23 am	Maradana	일요일만
05:23 am	Mount Lavinia	평일 및 토요일만
07:27 am	Nooranagar	매일
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	평일만
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	토요일 및 일요일만
11:44 am	Puttalam	매일
02:28 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
03:01 pm	Nooranagar	평일만
05:39 pm	Colombo Fort	평일만
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	토요일만
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	일요일만
08:11 pm	Puttalam	평일만
08:11 pm	Puttalam	토요일만
08:29 pm	Puttalam	일요일만

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