ExcellentScore 9/10
Wilpattu National Park
Anuradhapura, North Central Province
Overview
Wilpattu is Sri Lanka's largest national park at 1,317 km², featuring over 100 natural sand-rimmed rain-fed lakes (villus). The deep interior offers some of the lowest artificial light levels on the island. The wide, treeless perimeters of the villus create natural amphitheaters with unobstructed 360-degree horizons — ideal for panoramic night sky observation and wide-field astrophotography.
Elevation: 40m
8.4554°N, 80.0448°E
Night Sky Conditions
Dark Sky StatusNot Verified
Light PollutionExtremely Low — Largest wilderness buffer in Sri Lanka
Sky QualitySQM Estimated Bortle Class 1-2 in deep interior (Demo data)
Avg Cloud CoverLow humidity, clear dry zone skies%
Astro Suitability Indicators
Light Pollution40
Sky Quality50
Photography Potential50
Accessibility50
Elevation Advantage30
Overall Astro Score
9.0/10
Scores are based on sample assessment data. Not verified scientific measurements.
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Best Time to Visit
Recommended Months
May-September, February-March
Best Viewing Time
7:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Responsible Tourism
When visiting Wilpattu National Park, please help protect the dark sky environment:
- Use red flashlights only
- Avoid campfires near observation areas
- Pack out all trash