Sri Lanka · national park
Galway's Land National Park
Galway's Land National Park is a national park in Sri Lanka, established in 1938, covering 0.3 km² (0 sq mi). It is the #26 largest of Sri Lanka's 26 national parks.
- Area
- 0.3 km²
- Established
- 1938
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HRI · 85 km
Nearest airports to Galway's Land National Park
- 1 HRI85 kmstraight line
- 2 RML100 kmstraight line
- 3Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB101 kmstraight lineColombo, Sri Lanka
Airports in Sri LankaTransfers & Meet & Greet →
More about Galway's Land National Park
Galway's Land National Park is one of 26 national parks in Sri Lanka. It covers 0.3 km² (27 ha), making it the #26 largest national park in Sri Lanka (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1938, 88 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Sri Lanka (the first dates from 1937). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Galway's Land National Park
The closest airport is Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML, 100 km). Other national parks within reach include Horton Plains National Park (32 km²), Udawalawe National Park (308 km²), Gal Oya National Park (259 km²) and Horagolla National Park (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Galway's Land National Park?
When was Galway's Land National Park established?
What is the nearest airport to Galway's Land National Park?
What protection category is Galway's Land National Park?
Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.