Sinharaja Rain Forest 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 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. It is staggering array of flora and fauna place it among the top biodiversity in the world. Over 130 birds, species are found here including many of the 33 species endemic to the Sri Lanka. They're also rich reptile population and myriads of insects species, many yet to be classified. Mammals' scenes here include the purple-faced langur monkey and the giant squirrel. It is preferable to explore Sinharaja on foot, which makes for the truly authentic jungle experience.
