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<\/i> Sinharaja<\/h6>\r\n

A World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n
Home to many of Sri Lanka\u2019s endemic flora & fauna, the pristine Sinharaja Rainforest has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.<\/span><\/h5>\r\n

Bounded by rivers on 3 sides, Sinharaja is the last undisturbed remnant of the great tropical forests that covered much of ancient Sri Lanka. The inaccessibility of Sinharaja due to its hilly landscape was largely the reason why it was spared from commercial logging ventures in the past.<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”100″ class=”image-conetent-block”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”right-image”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\r\n

A haven for the rare and endangered<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Over half of the trees, birds, mammals, insects, amphibians and reptiles endemic to Sri Lanka can be found here in the Sinharaja Rainforest.<\/span><\/h5>\r\nWith exploration of the forest limited to hiking trails and overnight camping stays only possible with prior permission, the human impact on the forest has remained marginal. This has allowed the flora & fauna of the forest to flourish undisturbed even in the modern age. Due to the dense vegetation the sighting of larger animals can be difficult, however it is fantastic for birders as there are sightings aplenty.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”12786″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=”false” padding_top=”100″ padding_bottom=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1675161862739{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”]\r\n

Things to Explore<\/h2>\r\n

Sri Lanka has a plethora of amazing destinations, and you have the freedom to pick the ones you want during your tour.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row_fullwidth_content” row_meta_color=”false” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”100″][vc_column]
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Endemic Birds at Sinharaja Rainforest<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A bird watcher\u2019s paradise, Sinharaja is home to 95% of Sri Lanka's indigenous birds including the Red-faced Malkoha, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Ashy-headed Babbler, and White-headed Starling. Mixed feeding flocks (Bird Waves) are a common sight here, with multiple species joining in for foraging sprees.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Mammals at Sinharaja Rainforest<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

At least 15 leopards are thought to inhabit Sinharaja, but sightings are low due to the dense cover. The 3 elephants that inhabit the forest are also quite elusive, but plenty of other mammals such as the Purple Faced Leaf Monkey, Sambar, Barking Deer and others are easier to spot.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Reptiles and Amphibians at Sinharaja Rainforest<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Masters of blending in with their surroundings, the reptiles and amphibians of Sinharaja are quite hard to spot. But those with keen eyes will soon make out species such as Whistling Lizards, Hump-nosed Lizards, Torrent Toads, Green Pit and Hump-nosed Vipers among the vast array of species in the forest.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Flora at Sinharaja Rainforest<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A tropical wet evergreen forest, Sinharaja is made up of trees, shrubs and herbs. So far 211 types of woody trees and lianas have been identified, with over half classified as endemic. The difficulties in accessing many areas of the forest has made progress slow in identifying more species.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t

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Visit here in this tours<\/h2>\r\n

Indulge in a great mix of experiences, adventures and relaxing downtimes created especially for you.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]
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14 days \/ 13 nights<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ornithologists\u2019 Special – 14 Days Birding Tour<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

This one-of-a-kind birding tour will take you across diverse climatic zones in Sri Lanka to explore and observe some of Sri Lanka\u2019s most unique...<\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div> <\/div><\/div> <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_meta_color=”false” padding_top=”100″ padding_bottom=”100″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1675408908001{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;padding-left: 10% !important;}”]\r\n

Possible experience from here<\/h2>\r\n

Some of these experiences are already included in the tour you are looking at, either as a full length or time limited activity. You have the freedom to pick out the ones you want during your tour and the extent to how you want to experience it.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text]
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Mystical Passage Through Black River on a Canoe<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Black River or \u2018Kalu Ganga\u2019 invites you to a magical canoeing experience.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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2 - 3 Hours<\/h6>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

A Current Affair: White Water Rafting in Kitulgala<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Ride the white waters of the Kelani River as it stumbles through a rocky gorge in Kitulgala, and take on the rapids from the...<\/p><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Hotels around this location<\/h2>\r\n

Whether it\u2019s a Rustic & Eco-friendly Homestay, a Mid-range Villa or a High-end Boutique Villa, every property that we recommend to you has been thoroughly checked by our team to ensure it meets the high standards we hold them to.<\/h5>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row_fullwidth_content” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″][vc_column]\r\n\t\t
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