Gal Oya National Park
The Galoya National Park is Sri Lanka’s most
The Galoya National Park is Sri Lanka’s most untouched national park which was established in 1954. The largest reservoir in Sri Lanka, the Senanayake Samudraya is encompassed by the GalOya National Park. This is the only wild life park in Sri Lanka where safaris are undertaken by boat. It gives a rare opportunity for visitors to see wild animals drink water from the edge of the lake and forage along the shore. Wild elephants can be seen throughout the year and the highlight is seeing the elephants swim from island to island. The Sri Lankan axis deer, grey headed fish eagle and thousands of birds can be seen here.
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About
Spread across a large area, this destination is nothing if not diverse. Choosing a single place to focus your time, that is a true challenge. There are attractions everywhere so be ready to come back another day, and after some time here, that’s exactly what you’ll want to do. Exploring the Area The biggest cities are along the coast.
Getting Around
A perfect city for exploring on foot with a shop around every corner. Much of the inner city can be walked without trouble, however, in parts walking include crowds, uneven streets, heavy traffic, and skinny sidewalks. If that’s a problem, there are plenty of taxi’s to ride in and scooters to rent.
History & Culture
Early History Home to years of history, which stretched far and wide. Due to the characteristic weather, the earliest explorers completely bypassed the area. The first settlement in the area was founded 1770 as a mission community. In addition to the mission, a military fort was built.
Top Attractions
Take a look at each of our stunning locations and imagine yourself there: Lakes and Mountains Stay in our four star lakeside accommodation, whether you choose one of our log chalets or a contemporary apartment, you will look over stunning views of the valley.
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