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Vankalai Sanctuary

වන්කාලෙයි අභයභූමිය வங்காலை சரணாலயம்

5 species Ramsar

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Shallow lagoons and mudflats on the Mannar coast, one of the first landfalls for migrant birds arriving from India; a Ramsar wetland.

Entrance fees

Fees for this place have not been added yet. Ask at the entrance or check with the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Fees are set by the government and change from time to time. Confirm at the gate or on the official booking site before you go.

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