Ussangoda National Park
As you approach Ambalanthota on the Great Southern road, you can't miss the sign for Ussangoda. Following the road towards the sea and a short uphill climb will take you to a strange and mysterious landscape that remains largely unexplored.
The sight that unfolds before you is both eerie and enchanting. The vast expanse of land is devoid of tall trees and instead covered in short grass or moss. Some areas have circular patches of vegetation, but none of them is home to tall trees. The dark red soil adds to the unearthly appearance, and it is believed to have mystical properties. Many legends and stories are associated with this place.
According to some, a meteorite crashed here in ancient times, which explains the barren soil and unusual vegetation patterns. A local resident claimed that this area is home to small wild animals, various bird species, and rare medicinal plants. He also mentioned that vegetation only grows in areas where the soil has been disturbed due to experiment...
The sight that unfolds before you is both eerie and enchanting. The vast expanse of land is devoid of tall trees and instead covered in short grass or moss. Some areas have circular patches of vegetation, but none of them is home to tall trees. The dark red soil adds to the unearthly appearance, and it is believed to have mystical properties. Many legends and stories are associated with this place.
According to some, a meteorite crashed here in ancient times, which explains the barren soil and unusual vegetation patterns. A local resident claimed that this area is home to small wild animals, various bird species, and rare medicinal plants. He also mentioned that vegetation only grows in areas where the soil has been disturbed due to experiment...
