Best places: National forests in Sri Lanka

Sizable forest & natural area with a road leading to a mountaintop for scenic views.

👍👍 You may get mis guided from the map location sometimes. We went to see the forest in end of Feb 2020. It was a dry time like no rain for around a month. We entered from the nothern gate of the forest. No leeches were there and fountains inside the forest were depleted. It was much dry and with harsh...

Virgin rainforest with many rare species only found here & a number of foot tracks for hiking.

👍👍 Old and beautiful place middle in the jungle

Wildlife viewing is popular within this large forest with hiking trails & interpretive information.

👍👍 Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a forest reserve and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO.[1] According to International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Sinharaja is the country's l...

Massive forest & grasslands with elephants, leopards, crocodiles & abundant bird life.

Unfussy quarters with mountain views in a laid-back homestay offering free parking & breakfast.

👍👍 It's kinda confusing how it works with these tours, so to keep it short: There are no official tours run by the government or NGOs through the national reserve. Private people offer these tours (and pay the entrance etc. to the government), which is the reason why you probably find several places an...

👍👍 Very isolated place and no humans at all. Peaceful environment.

👍👍 This forest is under the Kandy Municipal Council. It’s not open to the Public. You need to get special permission from the KMC to enter this premises. It’s a beautiful place and great for nature walking. Situated in the top of the Waakarewatta area, in the Middle of the Kandy City. This forest house...

👍 Good place to have a break. Parking, washrooms available.

👍👍 This is a forest reservation and you feels drive through an juggle for sometime

👍👍 In Sri Lanka's Southern Province sits the Kanneliya forest reserve. Apart from the Sinharaja Rainforest, it represents one of the most florally diverse regions in South Asia and the last significant rainforest in Sri Lanka. The Kanneliya forest reserve was recognized as a conservation area by UNESCO...

👍👍 Excellent location for camping. Nice views. Don’t forget have a bath

👍👍 It is a hidden gem in Matara, just a few kilometers away from the town. The sanctuary covers about 750 acres of mangrove forests, marshlands, irrigation tanks and canals. It is home to many species of plants, animals and birds, some of which are endemic to Sri Lanka. I saw the green-faced leaf monke...

👍👍 One of the most beautiful schools of the island..... A better place for learners..... Amidst da calm and quiet environment......

👍 Not very crowded and the food was delicious. Worth the money you pay. Restaurant and the bar are in separate blocks. Calm and quiet environment.

👍👍 Very cool and calm place. No need to go inside the forest . You can feel the tropical forest atmosphere within the road