Horagolla National Park

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Size	13.362 hectares
Main attraction	Flora and Fauna

Horagolla National Park, Sri Lanka’s smallest national park, is a lush sanctuary located in Nittambuwa. Formerly a wildlife sanctuary, this low-country evergreen forest is home to diverse species, including barking deer, fishing cats, and many endemic birds, offering a peaceful, shaded retreat for nature lovers near Colombo.

Key Tourist Information and Travel Tips

Ticket Prices: See below for latest prices
Opening Hours: 6 am to 5 pm at seven days of the week
Best Time to Visit: morning or late evening (when the sun is not the brightest)

Photography: allowed
Dress Code: Well covered shoes or boots
Itinerary: Ample water for drinking.

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Horagolla National Park Ticket Prices

Description (Category 3 Park)	Price
Local – Adults	LKR 40
Local – Children (6-12 years)	LKR 20
Local – Student	LKR 20
Local – Children (below 6 years)	FOC
Local – Group Fee (per vehicle)	LKR 400
Foreign – Adults	USD 5
Foreign – Children (6-12 years)	USD 3
Foreign SAARC Countries – Adults	USD 4
Foreign SAARC Countries – Children (6-12 years)	USD 2
Foreign – Children (below 6 years)	FOC
Foreign – Group Fee (per vehicle)	USD 10
Taxes on total cost	18%
Entrance Fee per vehicle	LKR 300

Ticket Price Schedule as of 2025 and gazetted in 2022

for example, for 2 foreigners with 1 child between 6-12 will have the cost of

Description	Amount
2 adults	USD 24.00
1 child	USD 6.00
Group Fee	USD 10.00
Total	USD 40.00
Tax (18%)	USD 7.20
Total	USD 47.20

The above calculation applies only to individual entry tickets as gazetted in 2022 and remain valid for 2025. The vehicle entry ticket, as listed separately, must be purchased in addition to the personal tickets.

Foreign visitors may make payments in USD or the equivalent amount in LKR. For the most up-to-date ticket prices, the Government Information Centre can be contacted on 1919. If a private safari jeep is hired for a land safari, rates generally range from LKR 7,500 to LKR 10,000 for a half-day excursion of about four hours, depending on the national park. A full-day safari is typically charged at twice the half-day rate.

Horagolla National Park is the newest and smallest national park in Sri Lanka under the administration of the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Officially opened to the public in 2004, the park spans 13.362 hectares and is situated in the village of Nambadaluwa in Udagampattuwa, within Siyane Korale in the Gampaha District.

The area was originally state-owned land in the 1970s and was first designated as a wildlife sanctuary on October 5, 1973, under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance due to its rich biodiversity. It was later upgraded to national park status on July 28, 2004, under the same ordinance.

Horagolla National Park is a low-country evergreen forest with a rich humus soil composition and experiences warm temperatures throughout the year. The park is home to a wide variety of tree species, including Hora, Kekuna, Godapara, Diyapara, Kithul Cane, Nandun, Etamba, Bo, Ruk, Ankenda, Milla, Munamal, Del, and Velang. Additionally, the area is densely populated with various types of pus-wela (climbing plants), grasses, and other plant species that contribute to the park’s lush, green landscape.

This diverse plant life supports a variety of wildlife species. Mammals found in the park include the Fishing Cat, Mouse Deer, Fox, and Giant Squirrel. The bird population is also abundant, with species such as Parakeets, Black-headed Bulbuls, Barbets, and Asian Koels commonly seen. A notable number of reptile species also inhabit the park, including various kinds of pythons and cobras.

Horagolla National Park is easily accessible from Colombo. It is located about 35 kilometers along the Colombo-Kandy road. From the town of Nittambuwa, one must turn and travel approximately one kilometer toward Veyangoda to reach the Pinnagolla junction. From there, the park office is located about six kilometers away.

Despite its small size, Horagolla National Park is a valuable ecological site and a convenient nature getaway close to urban centers.