Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Protected rainforest in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
The reserve spans 11,000 hectares of primary tropical rainforest across Sabaragamuwa and Southern Province, containing steep hills, valleys, and diverse microhabitats.
The forest formation dates back to the Jurassic period, encompassing 36,000 hectares of land that remained protected due to its remote geographical location.
Local communities collect herbal medicine and non-timber products from the forest, which they consider sacred and integral to their traditional practices.
Visitors require professional guides for exploration, with hiking options ranging from three to nine hours through designated entrances at Weddagala, Rakwana, Neluwa, and Deniyaya-Mederipitiya.
The reserve houses over 60 percent of endemic trees and serves as habitat for 50 percent of Sri Lankan endemic species, including birds, amphibians, and butterflies.
Location: Southern Province
Inception: 1978
Website: http://nps.gov/meve
GPS coordinates: 6.24000,80.28000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
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