The word ‘Sinharaja’ means ‘Lion’ (Sinha) ‘King’ (raja). This area was declared as a forest reserve in 1875 and as an International Man and the Biosphere Reserve in 1978. Subsequently it was declared as a National Heritage Wilderness Area in 1988 and in the following year it was declared as  a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The extent of the Sinharaja is 11,185 hectares.

Sinharaja Forest's mean annual rainfall varies between 3000-6000 mm without a distinct dry period. Mean annual temperature is between 20C-25 C. The landscape consists of a rolling terrain with a series of ridges and valleys and some flat plains which contribute to the variety of ecological niches in Sinharaja.

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About this hiking tour

Best season : All year around
Available : Every day
Arranging time needed :  1 day
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Starting point : Bentota and Beruwala
Starting time : 8.30 am
Finishing time : 6.00 pm
Total Hiking Time : 4 & half hours
Total Hiking Distance: 9 kms
Total Kms driven : 160

Restrictions : Do not leave plastics behind / Please do not feed animals.

Basic price includes : Transportation / Entrance tickets / Trekker / 4 & half hours hike / Lunch /Bottled  water / Umbrellas / Leech socks / All Gov taxes.

Child price : Aged 6 - 12 is considered a child / Aged 0 - 6 is free of charge.

You may bring : Hat and sun glass / Sun cream / Shoes / Camera

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