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Gal Oya National Park
Distance from Colombo 314 km
Situated at Inginiyagala, the Gal Oya National Park is most renowned for
its elephant population.
The Gal Oya National Park gets its name from that of the river that flows
through the wildlife sanctuary. Situated at a distance of 300 kilometers
from the national capital - Colombo, Gal Oya National Park is spread over
areas in Ampara and Badulla.
Gal Oya was established in the year 1954 so that the catchment areas of
the Senanayake Samudra could be protected from evils of erosion. Essentially
a eco tourism project, Gal Oya is a great place for enjoying wild boat rides
and thrill filled jungle safaris.
Gal Oya National Park is spread over a land area of 62, 936 hectares. Besides
its natural importance the Gal Oya National Park lies over a region that
is of immense historic importance.
Vast tracts of grasslands, water holes - big and small, dense forests and
tree covered hill tracts form the main highlight of the Gal Oya landscape.
The home of the Sri Lanka Swamp Crocodile and more than 430 bird species,
Gal Oya National Park offers raw green tracts for nature lovers to come
and explore. India Sri Lanka Tours offers packages that make it easier for
you to organize your wildlife holiday to this massive animal and bird sanctuary
in Sri Lanka.
Animals commonly spotted at Gal Oya National Park include Sloth bears, Asian
elephants, wild boars, leopards, water buffalos, monkeys et al. Birds like
the black shouldered kite, wooly necked storks, sea eagles, serpent eagles
etc. are a common sight in the evergreen forests of Gal Oya National Park
in Sri Lanka.
India Sri Lanka Tours offers online reservation for wildlife tours to
Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka. For details please fill up the form
given below.
Gal Oya National Park, Sri Lanka Wildlife - Reservation Form
