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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.
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