This document provides information about the endemic wildlife and plant species found in Sinharaja Rainforest as well as details about the Rainforest Ecolodge, a resort located near the forest. It lists over 300 species of fauna observed in the forest including 19 fish, 33 amphibian, 71 reptile, and 154 bird species. The document also describes the eco-friendly facilities available at the ecolodge such as solar powered chalets and community outreach programs. Activities mentioned include jungle trekking, bird watching, and visits to a tea estate and local communities.
4. Endemic Species
A Summary of Inland Vertebrate
Fauna in the Sinharaja
Group
Total Species in
Sinharaja
Freshwater Fish
19 (10E,10T)
Amphibians
33 (25E,24T)
Reptiles
71 (35E,33T)
Birds
154 (33E,30T)
Mammals
43 (10E,15T)
22. Facilities
Each chalet consists of a
bedroom , washroom,
living room and a private
balcony
Hot & Cold water (solar
power)
Tea coffee making
facilities
Personal safe
Hair dryer
Twin Beds & Queen size
beds (On request)
23. Things to Do
Jungle Trekking
Visit to the Tea Estate
Bird Watching
Butterfly Watching
Fresh water bathing in
Waterfalls
Explore the mystical
sounds of streams
Serenity environment for
your own meditation for
yoga
Visit to the Local
Community
30. CSR Activities
We believe that while having a
minimal impact on tourism we
should uplift the wellbeing of the
society along with their living
standards.
The community outreach
program conducted by The
Rainforest Ecolodge was
focused to provide better
facilities housing ,health,
education and skills training.
1% of turnover to be utilized for
the communitys upliftment
37. Endorsements
From the memorable greeting to
our last breakfast all members
of the staff has been perfect in
every way
The walks in the rainforest is of
highest quality prepared and
served by dedicated staff.
The chalet is well designed
,maintained well in a tranquil
setting has been kept very clean
for us at all times.
We will recommend you to our
friends and thank you all for a
wonderful stay .
A Dream Has Come True!!
We have experienced something
new. We never expected this kind
of hospitality from an untouched
jungle resort. It is entirely an
experience of a rainforest.
We feel extremely happy for your
pleasant hospitality. All staff are
friendly.
Wonderful nature , comfortable
containers, friendly service and
good food.
Thank you for the fantastic
holiday
-Dea and Graham Squier
-Ule and Volker Frank-
England
Germany
40. Approximate Distance and Duration from Prime Locations to The
Rainforest
Colombo
198 km (4hrs)
Rathnapura
120 km (3hrs 40 Mins)
Sooryakanda
54 km (2hrs 15 mins)
Udawalawe
90.3 km (2hrs 40 mins)
Mattala
101.0 km (3 hrs)
N Eliya
205 km (4hrs 30 mins)
Kandy
244 km (5hrs 15 mins)
Katunayake
233 km
Bentota
(5hrs)
121 km (2hrs 40 mins)
41. Approximate Distance and Duration from the main
entrances to The Rainforest
A
B
Distance
Duration
Hotel
Pitadeniya
35km
50 mins
Hotel
Kudawa
90km
1hr 40 mins
Hotel
Morningside
60km
1hr
43. Booking System
Through the website
www.rainforest-ecolodge.org
Through a call
Tel :0094(0)413405666
Mob:0094(0)714200881 (Naslin)
Mob:0094(0)718552744 (Nathasha)
Fax:
0094(0)413402434