Lodge
Gal Oya Lodge
Run by Gal Oya Lodge · Feb–Sep
About
Eco-lodge of thatched bungalows on the fringe of Gal Oya National Park in eastern Sri Lanka. Sunset boat safaris on Senanayake Samudraya reservoir, where elephants can sometimes be seen swimming between islands, plus jungle drives, night walks, bird walks and walks with the Veddha chief.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | In season |
| Apr | In season |
| May | In season |
| Jun | In season |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | In season |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 February
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 06:09 | Night |
| 06:09 | 06:25 | Blue hour |
| 06:25 | 06:50 | Golden hour |
| 06:50 | 07:49 | Soft |
| 07:49 | 09:36 | Medium |
| 09:36 | 15:01 | Harsh |
| 15:01 | 16:49 | Medium |
| 16:49 | 17:47 | Soft |
| 17:47 | 18:12 | Golden hour |
| 18:12 | 18:29 | Blue hour |
| 18:29 | 24:00 | Night |
2.8 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 3.9 h | 4.8 h |
| Feb (window) | 0.8 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.4 h |
| Mar (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 5.9 h |
| Apr (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.1 h |
| May (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.5 h | 6.0 h |
| Jun (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.7 h | 5.9 h |
| Jul (window) | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.6 h | 5.9 h |
| Aug (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Sep (window) | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.4 h | 6.0 h |
| Oct | 0.8 h | 1.9 h | 3.5 h | 5.6 h |
| Nov | 0.9 h | 2.0 h | 3.8 h | 5.0 h |
| Dec | 0.9 h | 2.1 h | 4.1 h | 4.5 h |
The lodge
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
- Species nearby
- Asian elephant, Sri Lankan leopard, Sloth bear, Mugger crocodile and White-bellied sea eagle
For photographers
- Hides on site: No
- Photo vehicles: Unknown
- Power and charging: Unknown
- Internet: Unknown
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
Green means ShutterAtlas has checked it. Yellow means it has not been checked yet. Red means it happens here.
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Colombo time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:25– | 17:37– | 11h 45m11 h 45 min | 62° |
| FebIn season | 06:25– | 17:47– | 11h 54m11 h 54 min | 70° |
| MarIn season | 06:15– | 17:48– | 12h 4m12 h 4 min | 81° |
| AprIn season | 06:00– | 17:45– | 12h 17m12 h 17 min | 88° |
| MayIn season | 05:51– | 17:45– | 12h 27m12 h 27 min | 78° |
| JunIn season | 05:52– | 17:51– | 12h 33m12 h 33 min | 74° |
| JulIn season | 05:59– | 17:56– | 12h 30m12 h 30 min | 76° |
| AugIn season | 06:02– | 17:51– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 83° |
| SepIn season | 05:58– | 17:37– | 12h 10m12 h 10 min | 86° |
| Oct | 05:55– | 17:21– | 11h 58m11 h 58 min | 74° |
| Nov | 05:59– | 17:14– | 11h 48m11 h 48 min | 64° |
| Dec | 06:12– | 17:20– | 11h 42m11 h 42 min | 59° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026