About Galway’s Land National Park
Often touted as Sri Lanka’s newest national park, the Galway’s Land National Park is located within the city limits of Nuwara Eliya. It is a very significant bird watching site since it houses almost 20 very rare migrant birds and 30 native species. This is a dense patch of mountain forest and is renowned for its birdlife as well as plant and animal life.
It was previously known as a wildlife sanctuary and was declared a national park in 2006. It is a very experience to talk around this park with its lush green trees and beautifully blooming flowers. This place thus holds great attraction for the locals and the tourists alike. It is home to a wide variety of bird species which includes both native species as well as foreign varieties. You can easily spot birds flying around or just nesting and feeding their young ones.
Apart from the birds you can also see a wide range of endemic trees and flowers which exemplifies the beauty of this park. The clean atmosphere is sure to leave you feeling refreshed and recharged. This place deserves a visit for its spell-binding beauty, its scenic surroundings and the many variety of birds, plants and wild life.
The Galway’s Land National Park is a bird watcher’s dream come true!
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Places to Visit near Galway’s Land National Park
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
1.7 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The Holy Trinity Church, located in Nuwara Eliya is a very Anglican- looking church. This is a perfect example of the memorial building from the...
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Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
1.8 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
Touted as one of the best maintained town parks in South Asia, the Victoria Park lies at the centre of the town. The name of the park has a royal...
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Gregory Lake, Sri Lanka, Central Province
2.4 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
A lake is a place to just sit, relax and observe the world go by, and Gregory Lake is just the place to do this. Being the most prominent...
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Lover's Leap Falls, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
4.9 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Sri Lanka, the Lover’s Leap Falls is a small runlet which originates from the country’s tallest...
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Pedro Tea Factory, Central Province
6.5 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The Pedro Tea Factory is located just outside the town centre and is a small tea factory. This place provides you a glimpse of you the tea is...
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Hakgala Gardens, Central Province
8.3 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The Hakgala Botanical Gardens got its name from the rock on which the garden grows, known as “Hakgala” rock which basically means...
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Bluefield Tea Gardens, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
21.8 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The Bluefield Tea Gardens is a blend of traditions and tea culture of Sri Lanka. Located in the Nuwara Eliya area, it is a tea plantation farm...
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St. Clair’s Falls, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
25.4 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
Known sometimes as Sri Lanka’s “Niagara” and “King of waterfalls”, the St. Clair’s Fall has magnificent beauty. This fall is basically...
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Devon Falls, Nuwara Eliya, Central Province
29.6 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The Devon falls is cited as one of the most popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka mainly because of its clear view from the popular Hatton Nuwara Eliya...
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World’s End, Sri Lanka, Central Province
30.3 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
A deep cliff, with a drop of 4,000 feet! Excited? Yes, the World’s End is the place where you can literally see the end of the world. Located in...
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Horton Plains National Park, Central Province
30.4 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
Amidst the cooling mist and the glittering dew drops on grass, the hike through Horton Plains is simply breathtaking. Though visitors complain of...
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Kothmale Hanging Bridge, Central Province
45.6 km from Galway’s Land National Park - See map
The world heritage site of Kothmale is the home of the Kothmale Hanging Bridge which is a very popular and unique destination among the tourists...
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