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 järnvägsstations tidtabell

14 tåg stannar vid Anawilundawa en typisk dag.

Puttalam-linjen · 99.7 km från Colombo Fort

Avgår	Mot	Trafikerar
05:23 am	Maradana	Söndag endast
05:23 am	Mount Lavinia	Vardagar och lördag endast
07:27 am	Nooranagar	Dagligen
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
10:49 am	Colombo Fort	Lördag och söndag endast
11:44 am	Puttalam	Dagligen
02:28 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
03:01 pm	Nooranagar	Vardagar endast
05:39 pm	Colombo Fort	Vardagar endast
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	Lördag endast
05:41 pm	Colombo Fort	Söndag endast
08:11 pm	Puttalam	Vardagar endast
08:11 pm	Puttalam	Lördag endast
08:29 pm	Puttalam	Söndag endast

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