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About Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja is the last substantial stretch of primary lowland rainforest left in Sri Lanka, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its importance is out of all proportion to its size: more than half of the island's endemic mammals, butterflies, reptiles and trees are found within it.
For birdwatchers it is the single best site in the country. Sinharaja's mixed-species feeding flocks — dozens of birds of many species moving through the canopy together — are among the largest and most studied anywhere in the world, and most of Sri Lanka's 34 endemic bird species can be seen here.
Things to see & do
- Mixed-species feeding flocks, a genuine natural spectacle
- Endemic birds including the Sri Lanka blue magpie and red-faced malkoha
- Purple-faced langurs and endemic amphibians
- Towering primary rainforest canopy
- Guided walking trails with resident naturalists
- Waterfalls and streams within the reserve
Good to know
DistrictRatnapura
Best time to visitJanuary to March and August to September are driest. It is a rainforest, so expect rain in any month — bring leech socks and a light waterproof.
Getting thereAbout 4 hours from Colombo. Deniyaya and Kudawa are the two main access points; a guide is compulsory and is arranged at the entrance.