Sinharaja Rainforest – 7 Waterfalls
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is the most vital rainforest in Sri Lanka. It has been recognized as a treasure presented by the mother nature for Sri Lanka.
It has been declared a World Heritage Site, because of its unique and high biodiversity. Sinharaja is the rainforest that has the highest bio diversity in Sri Lanka and is spreaded in a large area. An immense number of flora in this forest is endemic to Sri Lanka while Sinharaja being the home for many number of endemic birds, mammals, butterflies and dragonflies.
If brilliantly used, both monsoons in Sri Lanka provide with many benefits. It provides a particular regular pattern of rainfall during the South-West monsoons (May-July), and the north-east monsoons (November –January). In February the climate is dry.
The most interesting part about the rainforest is that it comprises of many threatened and endangered species of reptiles, butterflies, mammals and amphibians as well as leopards.
The only method of access to the reserve is by foot with well-knowledged park guides, since they have great knowledge on following paths that would provide you information about the importance of trees.
This tour will provide you with great information and unique routes inorder to witness eight glamorous waterfalls
Sinharaja Rain Forest | Tour itinerary
Time and Duration
Option 1: Rainforest Hike: Depart from your hotel at 5.00 am, return around 4.00 pm if following the Rainforest trail.
Option 2: Waterfall Trail: Depart from your hotel at 5.00 am, return around 6.00 pm if following the Waterfall Trail.
Option 3: Stay one or two nights on the edge of the Siharaja Rainforest and do Endemic Bird Watching also can be arrange. Request for special tailor made tours.
Distance You Go
About 84 km, 2 hour and 45 minute drive from Galle by AC Car. Then walk in the forest, having breakfast, lunch or picnic and come back to Galle.
What is included
Transport to and from the site, Entrance tickets, Experienced Naturalist, Forest Tracker, Leech Socks, Water Bottles, Binoculars, Sri Lankan Bird Guide Book from reference.
What is not included
Sri Lankan breakfast picnic pack or Lunch (available on request)
Recommending - What to wear / Bring
Comfortable earth-colored clothes, hats/caps, insect repellent, sun block, camera, smart phone.
What can be seen
Birds
• Sri Lanka Spurfowl
• Green-billed Coucal
• Malabar Trogon
• Blue Magpie
• Spot-winged Thrush
• Brown-capped Babbler
• Black-capped Bulbul
• Grey Hornbill
• Sri Lanka Hanging Parrot
• Ceylon Swallow
• Paradise Flycatcher
• Crested Hawk-eagle
• Serpent Eagle
• White-bellied Sea Eagle
• Racket-tailed Drongo
• White bested Kingfisher
• Red Wattled Lapwing
Mammals
• Giant Squirrel
• Palm Squirrel
• Toque Monkey
• Purple-faced Leaf Monkey
• Palm Civets
• Wild Boar
• Flying Fox / Fruit Bat
Butterflies
• Blue Mormon
• Tree Nymph
• Common Sailor
• Crimson Rose
• Bluebottle
• Blue Oakleaf
Reptiles
• Lyre Shead Lizard
• Kangaroo Lizard
• Green Garden Lizard
• Water Monitor
• Land Monitor
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