Sinharaja Rain Forest

Sinharaja Forest Reserve is Sri Lanka's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name translates to 'Kingdom of the Lion'. It is a global biodiversity hotspot; more than 60% of the trees are endemic to Sri Lanka, and many of them are considered rare. The forest acts as a critical catchment area for two major rivers, the Gin Ganga and the Kalu Ganga. Unlike the dry zone safari parks, Sinharaja is a wet, humid, and evergreen world that must be explored on foot. It is a destination for the true nature lover who appreciates the small details—the vibrant colors of a tree frog, the massive size of a giant squirrel, or the unique phenomenon of 'mixed-species bird flocks' moving through the canopy. The forest is alive with the constant hum of cicadas and the rush of waterfalls.

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