Sinharaja Rainforest Discovery Tour from Ahungalla – Explore Sri Lanka’s Pristine Jungle Paradise

The Sinharaja Bird Waves are the longest studied, largest in the world and offer the best viewing. 29 of the island’s 33 endemics have been recorded here, making it an ‘endemic birding hotspot’. The Sinharaja Man and Biosphere Reserve was declared a World Heritage Site in 1988. It is arguably the most important biodiversity site in Sri Lanka and is also internationally important for tropical biodiversity.
Wildlife Sinharaja comprises lowland and sub-montane wet evergreen forests with sub-montane Patana grasslands in the east. A staggering 64% of the tree species are endemic to Sri Lanka. The lower slopes and valleys have remnant Dipterocarpus forest, with the middle and higher slopes characterized by trees of the genus Mesua. Orchids and pitcher plants are common in nutrient-poor soils.
Half of Sri Lanka’s endemic mammals and butterflies are found here. Visitors are more likely to see Purple-faced Leaf Monkey and Grizzled Indian Squirrel. Endemic lizards include the endangered Whistling Lizard and Rough-nosed Horned Lizard.and more endemic birds.

Dambulla Golden Rock Cave Temple is a unique temple complex built inside a natural cave about 2100 years ago. This is a well-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. Home to over 150 different styles of Buddha statues and ancient paintings, it covers an area of 2000 square meters. This is one of the must-visit places in Sri Lanka because you will never get a chance to see a temple like this anywhere else in the world. The time you spend in the Dambulla Temple is very quiet and your mind relaxes after seeing the serene faces of the Buddha statues and colorful paintings on the interior.