Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a biodiversity hotspot, a highly sensitive
hotspot, and one of the most important natural treasures in Sri Lanka.
Recognized both nationally and internationally, it was considered a UNESCO
World Heritage site in 1988. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is considered a rain
forest. It's a rich and unique ecosystem. Sinharaja Situated in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. Its area is about 21,000 acres. Sinharaja rain forest
has high humidity and rainfall throughout the year.
Sinharaja is home to a high percentage of Sri Lanka’s endemic birds,
including the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Red-faced Malkoha, and Green-billed
Coucal. This bird's variety is sighted in the Sinharaja Rainforest. There are a
variety of other bird species that can be observed, such as the orange-billed
babbler, ashy-headed laughing thrush, and various species of pigeons and
thrushes.
In addition, leopards, purple-faced langurs, and giant squirrels are
observed in Sinharaja Forest. As well as many species of snakes, frogs, and
lizards are available in this Sinharaja Rainy Forest. Many varieties of
endemic butterflies, beetles, and other insects can be seen inside the
Sinharaja Rainforest. There are Over 60% of the tree covers are endemic, and
many are considered rare. There are endemic Badura spices and flowers that live
in Sinharaja Forest.
There are very endemic fish species that can be found in Sinharaja Reserve’s
water sources. Among those fish, Black Ruby Barb, Cherry Barb, and Red-tailed
Goby are very endemic. These water sources are very fresh; they refresh your
face and body.
When you visit, you will feel it is like a small Amazon forest. Because every type of plant, bird, insect, fish, and rare mammal can be seen inside the Sinharaja Rain Forest.
How to visit Sinharaja Rain Forest.
1.
Neluwa - Lankagama Road
2.
The Kalawana - Weddagala road
3.
Deniyaya - Pallegama road
4.
The Rakwana - Morningside estate road.
