Gal Oya National Park

Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka was formed in 1954 and is the primary catchment region for Senanayake Samudraya, Sri Lanka's biggest reservoir. Senanayake Samudraya was constructed in 1950 as part of the Gal Oya development project by damming the Gal Oya near Inginiyagala. The elephant herd, which may be viewed all year, is an important element of the Gal Oya National Park.

The adjacent Senanayake Samudraya reservoir is really responsible for the creation of this wet and wild park since Gal Oya National Park serves as a catchment region for excess water that the reservoir does not contain. As a result, the national park contains a variety of wetlands and lush woods that eagerly soak up the water, transforming it into emerald leaves and thick fauna.

Visitors to the park may catch a glimpse of some of the spectacular species that make the area home, including elephants, buffaloes, and leopards. The hallowed temple of Dighavapi, which is just close to the park, attracts hundreds of pilgrims each year.

Location: Uva and Eastern provinces, Sri Lanka