Out of 26 endemic birds, 20 rainforest species can all be seen here. It has a significant impact on the regions eco system. This is on top of the endemic mammals, insects, birds and other species found here. More than 60 of the trees are endemic to country and rare. It a biodiversity hotspot and one of the natural world heritage sites in the country. The hilly virgin Rain Forest, part of the Sri Lanka lowland eco region, was saved from the worst of. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage by UNESCO. The red-faced malkoha, green-billed caucal, blue magpie and Sri Lankan spur fowl are some of the endemic birds seen within this forest reserve. Sinharaja Forest reserve is the largest tropical rainforest in Sri Lanka. Sinharaja Rain Forest Reserve is sightseeing tour to national park and a biodiversity in Sri Lanka. The forest is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. There is much endemic wildlife, especially birds, but the reserve is also home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians.Ĭommonly sighted animals include the giant squirrel, dusky-stripped jungle squirrel, purple-faced monkey and torque macaque. Sinharaja Forest Reserve Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park in Sri Lanka. More than 60% of the trees are endemic and many of them are considered rare. Sinharaja forest receives between 3000-6000 mm of rain throughout the year and have a minimum rainfall of over 200 mm even during non monsoon periods. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Annual rainfall over the last 60 years has ranged from 3614 - 5006 mm with most of the precipitation during the south-west monsoon (May-July) and the north-east monsoon (November- January). This is a project for the promotion of tourism in the Sinharaja National Park of Sri Lanka Sinharaja Forest Reserve Sri Lanka For advertising or announcements of special promotional offers please contact us. Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. The elevation of the forest expands from 90 to 1170 meters from sea level. It spans over an area of 11,250 hectares of forest land. Sinharaja is the country's last viable area of primary tropical rainforest. Sinharaja Forest Reserve: The last piece of rainforest in Sri Lanka - See 597 traveler reviews, 1,243 candid photos, and great deals for Viharahena, Sri Lanka, at Tripadvisor. Singharaja is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot located in south-west, Sabaragamuwa & Southern Province of Sri Lanka It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Natural Site by UNESCO.