Guruge Park, Sri Lanka: Timings, Tickets and Attractions

Guruge Park is located in Ja-Ela, which is 20 km away from the capital city of Sri Lanka, Columbo. The famous site is also near Negambo, known for its famous beaches, lagoons and canals. Travellers can easily locate the site from the capital city and other prime locations of Sri Lanka.

Address: 3V9X+6XQ, 266 Road Batagama North, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.

With its four theme zones, the park features distinct attractions to experience by the visitors. Let’s check all the major attractions of the place:

1. Jurassic Park

It is among the most amazing zones where you can step into the lost world of Diansour and get to witness the life-size diansours in a thrilling atmosphere of sights and sounds. You can also learn about their evolution and extinction and can ride on a Safari Jeep to explore the dinosaur displays and ecosystems.

2. Bird and Animal Park

A pleasing and relaxing zone best for nature explorer and bird/animal lovers. Home to native and rare animal and bird species, Bird and Animal Park is an idle stop for a family visit to witness the beauty of these strange and wondrous creatures. You will also have a lovely time unwinding in a calming environment while listening to the melodic calls of the different bird species.

3. Saradiel’s Train Ride:

This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you can also take your children in the zone for their fun and learning experience. Here you get to board on a train and ride through the Kadugannawa railway to meet “Uthuwankande Sura Saradiel.” He is considered to be the Robin Hood of Srilanka, who looted the carriages and coaches to distribute the stolen items among the poors.

4. Gem Museum

A visit to the Gem Museum in the Guruge Park gives a glimpse to the finest collection of Sri Lankan gems and minerals. It is one of the most informative and captivating zones consisting rare collection of precious stones including sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.

5. Horse and Pony Rides

It is one of the most spectacular rides offered to visitors who get a half to an hour horse ride throughout the park. You will be provided with a guided horse and a pony ride for your kid under the observation of the professional staff. These guides supervise and assist you and your kid from the beginning to finishing of your rides.

6. Veddah’s Village

This is one of the most educational and historical zones in Guruge Park, where you can discover the ancient culture and lifestyle of the Sri Lankan village. Veddhahs were originally used to live in caves and were carrying bows and arrows to hunt animals. They gathered their food from the plants while not harming nature anyway.

7. Mihintale Rock

By visiting the Mihintale Rock area, you can experience the sanctity of the Mihintale Rock without travelling to the city of Anuradhapura, where it is located. The holy place of Mihinthale introduced Buddhism to Sri Lanka when venerable Monks led by Arahath Mahinda Mahathera met King Devanampiyatissa on a Poson full moon day.

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Tourists from different regions of Sri Lanka and other parts of the world pay a visit to the Guruge Park whole year long. However, an idle time to visit the place is from December to March, when the weather is pleasant and sunny. This is the time when you can explore the park in a moderate atmosphere making your journey cool.

For the best experience, you can also enter the park on weekdays to avoid large gatherings. At weekends and on national holidays, you may face a huge crowd during your visit.

The entry fee for the Guruge Park is Rs.1000 per adult and Rs. 500 per child. There are many entry packages available for visitors that include the park visit access to attractions, shows, different thrilling rides and meals.

You can easily locate the park from Columbo by bus, train, taxi or with your own vehicle. The palace is situated approximately 7 km from the Columbo Katunayake Expressway, 14.5 km from Bandaranaike International Airport and 2.4 km from Ja-Ela Railway Station. You can easily travel from these locations to reach the famous Guruge Park, Sri Lanka.