Forest Trek
Guided walks to spot endemic species
nature
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sabaragamuwa Province
Best Time to Visit: January to March, August to September
Ideal Duration: 2 days
5 Highlights
About Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The hilly virgin rainforest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland rain forests ecoregion, was saved from the worst of commercial logging by its inaccessibility.
Highlights
Endemic Birds
Rainforest Trekking
Waterfalls
Bio-diversity
Purple-faced Langur
Top Attractions
Bird Watching
Spot the Blue Magpie and other endemics
Local Cuisine
Kithul TreacleSweet syrup from the Fishtail Palm, often eaten with curd.
HalapaSweet millet mixture wrapped in kanda leaves.
Jakfruit CurryCreamy curry made from young jakfruit (Polos) or mature fruit.
Cultural Etiquette
Wear leech socks
Hire a guide (Mandatory)
Keep silence
No plastics
Seasonal Events
Bird Wave SeasonDecember to AprilBest time to see mixed-species bird flocks.