Sinharaja Rain Forest
Highlights
- Explore a World Heritage site by UNESCO & a Biosphere Reserve.
- Witness many endemic species of trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
- Experience gushing waterfalls, gurgling streams, ants marching, and leaves rustling.
Overview
Sinharaja rainforest is located in the southwest corner of the island. It is a biodiversity hotspot and has been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO & a Biosphere Reserve.
This ancient rainforest is teeming with many endemic species of trees, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Sinharaja Rainforest is the last surviving stretch of virgin rainforest in Sri Lanka.
Trekking through this forest could be compared to taking journey back in time and reconnecting with nature. The cacophony of sound created by gushing waterfalls, gurgling streams, ants marching, and leaves rustling creates a distinct atmosphere.
Sinharaja is renowned for endemic birds. There are 140 bird species seen here during a calendar year including 34 out of 37 species endemic to Sri Lanka.