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03 May 2018
The park was declared to conserve the montane ecosystems. Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka considers that the Victoria park of Nuwara Eliya and the Galway's Land as two of the most significant birding sites in Sri Lanka. Galway's Land harbours about 20 rare migrant bird species and 30 native species. Apart from the avifauna, the park has valuable floral species of both native and foreign origin. Galway Forest Lodge is located close to the park.
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30 April 2018
Great Place for short trip in the wilderness. This was the royal forest park for the king during the Kandyan era. Currently a forest sanctuary. There is an information center located inside the forest. There's a entrance fee that has to be paid at the gate. internal walkways are well marked and named.
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02 March 2018
On a rainy and cloudy day we decided to hike in this conservation area, or sanctuary as it is named.
From the tiny village Pulmoddai follow the road and walk it all the way down. The moment you leave the village you'll see so many species of plastic garbage. Fascinating how many different kinds of plastic are endemic to this region. It's truely a plastodiversity hotspot if y'all ask me.
When walking, pass the navy base camp all the way up to meet the villagers at the edge of the lagoon. The village is called 'Littertown' were litter thrives. Between all the garbage and litter you get to see some cute little waders. Pretty sad to see there home being so polluted.
The lagoon itself is full of fishingnets and some birds. How can they call this a sanctuary? So many fisherman, fishingnets, fishinggarbage.
We didnt see the whole area but instead looped back following a tiny trail right next to the lagoon. Here we spotted some rare plastic creatures yet to be discovered by science.
Shamefull conservation area and very sad to see the authorities not helping to clean this area.
Oh, we got to see some monkey's.response / report this review -
17 February 2018
and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937. It had an area of 2,995 ha (7,401 acres) in 1990.[1] It currently has an area of 1,995 ha (4,930 acres).
Following the end of the Sri Lankan Civil War the government announced plans to convert various sanctuaries in the Northern Province, including Kokkilai, into national parks.[3][4] Four new national parks were created in the Northern Province on 22 June 2015 but Kokkilai remains only a sanctuary.
An Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment of Northern Province produced by the government with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Environment Programme and published in October 2014 recommended that Kokkilai sanctuary be extended northwards to include Nai Aru Lagoon.
Kokkilai Sanctuary has been subject to illegal deforestation.[9][10] In 2010 1,000 acres were bulldozed destroying up to 3,000 weaver bird nests.response / report this review -
16 January 2018
Situated near to Northeast of Sri Lanka. Closest town is Pulmuddai. Various bird species visible in the lagoon and forest.
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19 December 2017
Kokkilai Sanctuary (Tamil: கொக்குளாய் சரணாலயம் Kokkuḷāy Caraṇālayam) is a wildlife sanctuary in north eastern Sri Lanka, approximately 25 km (16 mi) south east of Mullaitivu.
Kokkilai Lagoon and its surrounding area was designated as a bird sanctuary on 18 May 1951 under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (No. 2) of 1937.[1][2] It had an area of 2,995 ha (7,401 acres) in 1990.[1] It currently has an area of 1,995 ha (4,930 acres).[2]
Following the end of the Sri Lankan Civil Warthe government announced plans to convert various sanctuaries in the Northern Province, including Kokkilai, into national parks.[3][4]Four new national parks were created in the Northern Province on 22 June 2015 but Kokkilai remains only a sanctuary.[5][6]
An Integrated Strategic Environmental Assessment of Northern Province produced by the government with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Environment Programme and published in October 2014 recommended that Kokkilai sanctuary be extended northwards to include Nai Aru Lagoon.[7][8]
Kokkilai Sanctuary has been subject to illegal deforestation.[9][10] In 2010 1,000 acres were bulldozed destroying up to 3,000 weaver birdnests.
Kokkilai Lagoon is partly surrounded by mangrove swamps and sea grass beds.[1] The surrounding area includes cultivated land, scrub and open forests.[1] Numerous varieties of water and wader birds are found in the sanctuary including cormorants, ducks, egrets, flamingoes, herons, ibis, pelicans and storks.[1][9][12] The sanctuary is a haven for birds migrating along Sri Lanka's east coast.[9]Elephants are also found in the sanctuary.response / report this review -
26 August 2017
Kokkilai Garbage Sanctuary. Has the potential to be a nice place but there is rubbish everywhere and it looks like it is being fished into oblivion. The whole lagoon is full of nets and fishing boats. If you are travelling the Trincomale - Mulaitivu route you can cross the lagoon via fishing boat, the trip cost us Rs500 for 2 people. Small village on the north side of the lagoon with one or 2 basic shops
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25 July 2017
Ideal for nature lovers. Rare fauna and flora can be found
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17 June 2017
New unknown great place in SL
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21 April 2017
One of the best Bird Sanctuary in Sri Lanka
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07 April 2017
One of the best isolated places with everything for camping sites, bird watching, boat riding and wild tours.
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31 December 2016
One of the best isolated places with everything for camping sites, bird watching, boat riding and wild tours.
The place is ideal for fishing, adventure sports and relaxing.response / report this review -
16 October 2016
nice view, amazing surrounding.
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