Sinharaja Day Tour
It says a lot that in a country with such a rich variety of flora and fauna, Sinharaja Forest Reserve is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve. That's because as the island's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest, it is home to almost two-thirds of its endemic trees and also boasts endemism rates of 50% for mammals and an astonishing 95% for bird species.
Your nature guide will lead you down overgrown trails, past streams, river and waterfalls on the lookout for wild animals and rare plants. It's the trees that conceal the rainforest's fauna – birds, tree frogs, monkeys and lizards. Even if you can't see them, you can listen out for the calls of the grey hornbills, or the sounds of monkeys in the treetops. The rarely sighted Sri Lankan leopard also prowls this territory, so keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse.
After the trek, sit down for Sri lankan lunch before returning to your hotel. Sinharaja is a veritable Garden of Eden just waiting to be discovered.
Sinharaja Day Tour From Heritance Ahungalla,Sinharaja Day Tour in Sri Lanka.
Do This Because
• Guided trek in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
• Discover endemic flora and fauna
• Explore a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve
At a glance
Travel Tips
- Be prepared to expect leeches, so wear leech socks and keep insect repellant with you.
- Remember to take plenty of water to stay hydrated
- Take your rain protection kits with you to face bit challenging torrential rain
- Do not miss your power bank and camera to capture beautiful shots.
- An experienced, English speaking guide is advisable to show you around and educate you on the flora and fauna.
Highlights
- One on one encounter with birds,butterflies and other wild animals
- Reach the Sinhagala rock for a 360 degree view of the rainforest.
- Afternoon village trek bordering Sinharaja rainforest.
Things you will do
Guided trekking with a national park guide through the Sinharaja rainforest
Discover rare species of birds,reptiles,butterflies and other wildanimals.
Observing the beautiful greenary of mother nature
Spoting endemic flora and fauna
Place You Will Visit
Sinharaja Rainforest Reserve
Due to the dense vegetation, animal spotting is a challenge. This kind of atmosphere is a real treat to wildlife enthusiasts though who are eagerly waiting to travel deep into the forests in search of rare wildlife
Don't Miss
Capturing pictures of Sinharaja’s endemic species
Nature walk at Sinharaja rainforest
A dip in the natural pool and waterfall.
Lunch at a recommended restaurent.
Clare-Uk
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