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It dawns to Sinharaja from the south of “Sooriyakanda” mountain which belongs to the “Rakwana” mountain range. This area of the Sinharajas Ratnapura District border (to the Beverly estate) is called the “Morning Side”. During the colonial times, morning side was an estate governed by the English and even today there is an estate named morning side in the area.
Sinharaja is the only world heritage rain forest in Sri Lanka which borders to Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts with an area of 11187 hectares. Generally Sinharaja stretches from North West to South East like a belt of forest. Morning Side is the only small area of this forest which stretches towards east.
Sun bathed Sinharaja canopy is a heavenly picture to a waking eye in the morning. Air is filled with the songs of early birds like the Ashy-Headed Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax cinereifrons), Purple Sunbirds (Nectarinia Asiatica) and many more.
Morning side is known to be one of the favored place for the only remaining three elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in the Sinharaja. Apart from that there are signs of the presence of leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) and samba deer (Cervus unicolor unicolor) in the area.
Morning side is situated in a high mountain face, in the middle of a mountain range. Thus fog is common during good part of the year, making the climate chilly. Regular drizzling reminds the climate of “Horton planes” in the central highlands.
Since morning side is an entrance to the Sinharaja rain forest, there is a forest lodge maintained by the Department of forest conservation. It can house ten people easily and bookings should be done from the head office at Battaramulla.
Forest lodge and the morning side estate are situated about 7 KM into the forest from the main road. Condition of this road demands a four wheel drive (off-road) vehicle to get there.
From the morning side forest lodge, there is a trail crossing the morning side estate into the forest which stretches about 7 kilometers. This trail ends with a waterfall called “Doowili Ella” (dust fall). The only other trail leads to a natural pool filled with icy cold water.
Morning side is a magnificent part of this majestic forest which carries such beauty and charm to one’s eyes. There is no doubt that we should put our full effort to protect this land for generations to come together with the Sinharaja. So if you are a responsible nature lover, consider morning side for your next intimate escape and experience the nature at its best.
Remember to take back only pics and good memories with you and leave behind only footsteps.
And don’t forget to Share your experience with us too :)
References:
("Sinharajaye Himidiri Pedesa (Divaina 2009/05/17) - Jagath Kanaharaarachchi)
Sinharaja is the only world heritage rain forest in Sri Lanka which borders to Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts with an area of 11187 hectares. Generally Sinharaja stretches from North West to South East like a belt of forest. Morning Side is the only small area of this forest which stretches towards east.
Sun bathed Sinharaja canopy is a heavenly picture to a waking eye in the morning. Air is filled with the songs of early birds like the Ashy-Headed Laughing-Thrush (Garrulax cinereifrons), Purple Sunbirds (Nectarinia Asiatica) and many more.
Morning side is known to be one of the favored place for the only remaining three elephants (Elephas maximus maximus) in the Sinharaja. Apart from that there are signs of the presence of leopards (Panthera pardus kotiya) and samba deer (Cervus unicolor unicolor) in the area.
Morning side is situated in a high mountain face, in the middle of a mountain range. Thus fog is common during good part of the year, making the climate chilly. Regular drizzling reminds the climate of “Horton planes” in the central highlands.
Since morning side is an entrance to the Sinharaja rain forest, there is a forest lodge maintained by the Department of forest conservation. It can house ten people easily and bookings should be done from the head office at Battaramulla.
Forest lodge and the morning side estate are situated about 7 KM into the forest from the main road. Condition of this road demands a four wheel drive (off-road) vehicle to get there.
From the morning side forest lodge, there is a trail crossing the morning side estate into the forest which stretches about 7 kilometers. This trail ends with a waterfall called “Doowili Ella” (dust fall). The only other trail leads to a natural pool filled with icy cold water.
Morning side is a magnificent part of this majestic forest which carries such beauty and charm to one’s eyes. There is no doubt that we should put our full effort to protect this land for generations to come together with the Sinharaja. So if you are a responsible nature lover, consider morning side for your next intimate escape and experience the nature at its best.
Remember to take back only pics and good memories with you and leave behind only footsteps.
And don’t forget to Share your experience with us too :)
References:
("Sinharajaye Himidiri Pedesa (Divaina 2009/05/17) - Jagath Kanaharaarachchi)
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