What was paradise like, before it was lost? Step inside a rainforest and find a primaeval universe where nature still rules. Sinharaja - Sri Lanka’s last primary tropical rainforest is a Unesco World Heritage Site. A biodiversity hotspot, it’s home to over 60% of endemic and rare fauna and flora. Here, you’ll be in the heart of true, timeless wilderness. Nearer to Tri are Kottawa and Hiyare rainforests - just around 40 mins drive away. They’re smaller in size, but equally incredible.
Covering an area of 8,864 ha,Sinharaja is the last remaining virgin rainforest in Sri Lanka.
Sinharaja is home to over 50% of Sri Lanka's endemic species.
139 endemic trees have been recorded in the reserve including 16 rare species.
Kottawa is only 37 acres, but home to many endemic fauna and flora.
Even Eden has leeches: wear leech socks or other protection.