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Sinharaja Rain Forest

11 km

SINHARAJA RAIN FOREST is a world heritage and bio diversity hotspot which is also a major eco tourism destination in Sri Lanka. It is one of the few virgin forests left in the world. This evergreen rain forest, a UNESCO World heritage site, is one of the few virgin rain forests left to date. Damp mysterious and teeming with life, the Sinharaja forest reserve situated 120 KM South East of Colombo, is the last expensive stretch of virgin rainforest on the island. At just over 11000 hectares, line across the wet zone the Southern edge of the hill country, Sinharaja is an ecological treasure trove. It is staggering array of flora and fauna place it among the top bio diversity hotspot in the world.

Tea Factory visits and explore tea culture process.

Nearby tea factories are : Kalubovitiyana, Mahakanda, Neluwa Medagam, Liyonta

Visit Waterfalls

Number of beautiful waterfalls are within short distance – Duvili Ella, Brahmana Ella and another 5 waterfalls.

Bird watching and animal life

The garden of the lodge itself is a paradise for birds while this area is home to number of species of birds where some are endemic to Sri Lankan rain forests. In addition, White Monkeys can be seen in the area.

Visit Cinnamon estates and spice gardens

Area is popular not only for tea but also there are number of commercial Cinnamon cultivations are present and one can witness the process of Cinnamon manufacturing for market. In addition there are number of spices cultivations to be observed.

Trekking and Hiking

Trekking and hiking in this area is a great way to explore the bio diversity. It’s a chance to observe the unique wildlife, and see some of the rare plants and animals that can be found there. The experience is unforgettable.

Jeep Safari

Explore the rural lifestyle, tea gardens, lush vegetation, lake and water streams by a jeep ride through the villages and by the border of Sinharaja Rain Forest. We have a jeep ready for you.

Visit Kanneliya

Kanneliya Forest Reserve is a protected forest which is in close proximity to Sinharaja Rain Forest s Neluwa side. It is one of the country’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is known for its biodiversity and unique habitats, including rare species of plants, birds, and reptiles.

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