Gal Oya National Park is one of the untouched places in Sri Lanka. The Galoya hotels here are really special because they designed to be kind to the environment. They are not resorts, but small cozy places to stay.

Gal Oya is located in an area in the east of Sri Lanka. This place is famous for its lake where elephants can swim from one island to another.

Because this area is protected the hotels are built to blend with the trees and grass. If you stay in a hotel in Gal Oya you will not see tourists. Instead you will wake up to the sounds of birds singing and the wind moving through the trees.

There are some nice hotels in Gal Oya. These hotels are called eco-lodges. They are fancy. They are also good for the environment.

These hotels have rooms made from local materials like wood and mud. They are spread out over an area so you have a lot of privacy.

You can relax in the air or sit on your own porch and look at the hills. The bathrooms are outside. They are still really nice. You can even take a shower under the stars.

These hotels do not have TVs. You cannot use your phone much. This is so you can really enjoy nature and do things like go on a safari with the people.

If you want to be even closer to nature you can stay in a tent. These tents are really nice and comfortable. They are like the ones you see in movies about Africa.

You will be near a river. You can sit by the campfire at night. Can listen to the water. Look at the stars. This is a popular thing to do for people who love nature and taking pictures.

There are also some hotels in the area that are not as fancy. These hotels are near the towns of Ampara and Inginiyagala.

They have air-conditioned rooms and swimming pools. The gardens are really nice. You can see butterflies and monkeys.

The people who run these hotels are really friendly. They can help you plan your trip. They can tell you about places to visit and they can help you rent a car.

One of the things about staying in a hotel in Gal Oya is the food. Most hotels include meals in the price.

The food is really delicious. It  made from local ingredients. You can eat Sri Lankan food, like rice and curry.

You can even have a dinner on a wooden deck or a simple meal, at a local guest house. The food is really good. It is a big part of the experience of staying in Gal Oya.