Things to see and do Gal Oya National Park

The park is located in a dry area, mainly subject to the influence of the monsoon in the North-East. Pluviometry annual average is 1 766 mm. The best time to visit is between May and at the end of November. Gal Oya Valley could be occupied by Singhalese kings at three places: Digha Vapi, Govindahela and Nilgala. The mountainous region in the west was one of the last strongholds of Veddhas. Created in 1954, this park of 64 000 ha is close to several water points, including the huge reservoir Senanayake Samudra. The elephants are numerous and the most interesting excursion to make is a ride in boat that allows you to see the pachyderms watering itself or in the bathroom. The park is very little developed for tourism and, except a campsite, there is no accommodation inside. Rooms are available to Inginiyagala and Ampara. You can find a guide and a 4x4 with Ampara and Inginiyagala.