Colombo, Sri Lanka

Attidiya Bird Sanctuary

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Rating★4.3(2,054 reviews)

Address114b Colombo - Horana Road, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka

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Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Opening Hours

Monday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Sunday

Closed–

Visitor Reviews

**★★★★★ Asuran fg — 2 weeks ago

VERY confusing signage. When I went to the marked building, I was asked to cross the bridge (west of marker) and then go down a side road into the lake and marshland, basically walked down the West Bank of Nedimala Canal Southbound. Amazing wildlife, but you have to be careful, there were huge crocodiles and the water hyacinths grow right upto the footpath where you could get taken. The footpath is at waterlevel.

I had a brilliant time, enjoying nature. Just switch on so you dont get nibbled 👀

**★★★★★ Paochieh Cheng — 3 weeks ago

Bellanwila – Attidiya Bird Sanctuary (බෙල්ලන්විල අත්තිඩිය අභය භූමිය)

Size 372 hectares Main attractions forested wetlands includes mangrove swamps and freshwater swamps Migratory and local water birds

Early morning is a magical time at Attidiya. As dawn breaks through the cool mists that surround the marshy waters, one can observe the rich bird life at Attidya as they move freely around looking for food and preening themselves for the day.

Silhouetted against the orange dawn, we could

**★★★★★ NauroseBanu Azad — 7 months ago

Amidst the well-populated suburbs of Attidiya, just outside Colombo, lies the marshy lands of Attidiya Bird Sanctuary. Bordering the famous Bellanwila Buddhist Temple; the sanctuary has rich and diverse birdlife, despite its comparatively smaller area. The Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is well known for its migratory and endemic waterbirds but is also a great place to watch butterflies.

Quick Facts

372 hectares in size; Geological information: Forested wetlands. Includes mangrove and freshwater mars

**★★★★☆ Harry Sorrell — a week ago

Wouldn’t quite call it a bid sanctuary. But a nice little walk along the side of the river. Yes there is some rubbish but that’s to be expected in this part of the world. Saw pied kingfishers and white throated ones, as well as lots of herons and an Asian openbill.

**★★★★☆ Nipuna Sumanasekara — a month ago

Top urban wet land in SriLanka. Very beautiful & mind relaxing place...

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