Sinharaja Forest Reserve
- Manuel Fernando
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 12, 2022

Sinharaja Forest reserve is the largest tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka. It is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the natural world heritage sites in the country. More than 60% of the trees are endemic to the country and rare. This is on top of the endemic mammals, insects, birds, and other species found here. It has a significant impact on the region's ecosystem.
Unlike many other national, parks access to Sinharaja is mostly limited by foot. Many travelers stay in Deniyaya or Kudawa. A good ranger or a guide will curtail help when visiting Sinharaja.
The best time to visit is January to March as you can avoid the rainy season.
The best places to stay Mount K Resort, 360 Rainforest, Jansens Bungalow, Mahoora Explorer by Eco team, Sinharaja Birder's Lodge, Rainforest Edge, Sinharaja Forest Gate, Evergreen Villa, and The Rainforest Ecolodge are some of them.
Things to do
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Kolawenigama Temple
Kiruwananaganga Falls
Getabaruwa Raja Maha Viharaya
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