Sinharaja Rain Forest

The last unique virgin forests can be found only in several natural areas of our planet. This tropical rain forest of Sinharaja is one of the few places on Earth where primeval moist forests have not yet been destroyed by humans. In a wonderful harmony, interwoven with each other, there coexist huge trees, lianas, ferns, horsetails. Birds are singing and cicadas are ringing. Huge butterflies flutter and insects rush over the most amazing flowers… And through the crowns of huge trees, distant foggy mountains can be seen. Sinharaja is a paradise for lovers of birds and wildlife in general. On the territory of about 21 thousand hectares, there are at least 21 species of birds.The forest is inhabited by armadillos, macaques, leopards, giant squirrels and purple-faced monkeys. Here you can find not only chameleons, mongooses or languor, but also spotted deer and wild boars.
Sinharaja Rain Forest is declared a biosphere reserve and is included in the list of “World Natural Heritage” by UNESCO.
It is the most ancient rainforest of Sri Lanka. The forest consists of huge, closely growing trees. Trees grow so tight clinging to each other, so it seems that they bound to each other. The tops of tall trees resemble ocean waves, swaying above the gusts of the wind, pausing from time to time. The surrounding landscape is breathtaking. High up in the sky you can see an eagle slowly hovering in search of prey. The mysterious silence of the jungle is sometimes changed by the chirping of tropical birds.
Sinharaja Forest is a very ancient forest. It represents a residuary prehistoric forest, which at that time covered the primeval Gondwanna. That giant, prehistoric continent, which crashed to pieces, and only in this place was preserved a small piece of forest of that period.