Kudawa Entrance
Sinharaja Reserved Forest
Kudawa Entrance
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is considered as the heart of the biodiversity of Sri Lanka. It is the only wet zone, lowland forest in Sri Lanka. It (36,474.93ha) spans over 06 Divisional Secretaries Divisions of Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Kalutara Districts.
This Reserve has gained international recognition and has designated as a World Heritage Site by the International Biosphere Reserve Network of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1988.
This Reserve has gained international recognition and has designated as a World Heritage Site by the International Biosphere Reserve Network of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1988.
Accessibility
- From Colombo to Ratnapura (A4) or
- From Colombo via Matugama, Agalawatta, Kalawana, Weddagala can reach Kudawa entrance.
- From Galle via Deniyaya, Rakwana (A 17) and via Pothupitiya, Weddagala can reach Kudawa entrance.
Climate
- Mean temperature is around 18 – 270 C.
- Mean annual rain fall is about 3000 – 6000 mm. Nourishes from Southwest Monsoon Rain.
- The best time to visit Sinharaja Forest Reserve is from July to September as it is the dry period.
- Torrential rains during the month of October.
Possible Activities
- Attractive cascading waterfalls – Duwili Ella (08km)
Attractions
Use trails
- Yodha Nawada gasa trail from Dorana Ella (3.6km). It takes about 04 hours.
- From Dorana Ella to the Research Centre (3.6km). It takes about 04 hours.
- Trail from Dorana Ella to Mulawella observation point (11km). It takes about 06. hours.
- Trail from Dorana Ella to Sinhagala (11km). It takes about 08 hours.
- From Dorana Ella to Gallenyaya (06km). It takes about 05 hours.
Observation of birds – Serendib Scops Owl (Panduwan Bassa)
Photography
Accommodation facilities
- Kosgulana forest lodge - There are 02 rooms. Altogether 12 persons can accommodate here at the same time.
- Kudawa dormitory - There are 02 rooms. Altogether 30 persons can accommodate here at the same time.
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Cabin No. 01,02 and 03 –
Cabin No.01 - Altogether 04 persons can accommodate here at the same time. Cabin No.02 - Altogether 12 persons can accommodate here at the same time. Cabin No.03 - Altogether 06 persons can accommodate here at the same time.
Charges
- Local Adult Rs. 125.00
- Local children Rs. 65.00
- School children Rs. 40.00
- Foreign Adult Rs. 1240.00
- Foreign children Rs. 620.00
For Inquiries
For further information and permission contact the Department of Forest Conservation.
Range Forest Office Ratnapura - 0452222499
Head Office - Tel.011-2866631/2866632
Head Office - No. 82, Sampathpaya, Rajamalwatta Road, Battaramulla
Ecotourism Division - fd.cf.et@gmail.com
0112888976
For accommodation please contact - Tel.011-2866631/2866632
Department of Forest
Conservation Sri Lanka
‘Sampathpaya’, 82 Rajamalwatta Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte 10120, Sri Lanka
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
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