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Somawathiya National Park
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Somawathiya National Park

Gangapahalavila 4.5
Open now · Open 24 hours

Open Open 24 hours.

Best on a dawn or dusk safari. Book a jeep and keep a respectful distance.

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Lankapatuna Samudragiri Viharaya | ලංකා පටුන සමුද්‍රගිරි විහාරය29 kmLankapatuna Samudragiri Viharaya | ලංකා පටුන සමුද්‍රගිරි විහාරයPunanai30.2 kmPunanaiFlood Plains National Park30.9 kmFlood Plains National Park BH Base Hospital - Kanthale ★ 4.3 31.3 km away Gal Viharaya31.8 kmGal ViharayaLankatilaka Temple32.1 kmLankatilaka Temple

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