Yagirala Forest Reserve

 This tropical rainforest in the lowland wetlands is located in a cave inhabited by ancient Yaksha tribes.  This forest is home to a largest and amazing biodiversity.  A large number of reed bushes, ferns and tall trees can be seen here.  

There are 62 genera and 120 plant species recorded in the Yagirala Reserve.  This forest inherits a very large community of plants such as Hora, Atamba, Venivel, Rasakida, Kitul, Wewel, Paravimal and Diyapara.

  The biodiversity of this forest has been greatly affected by the 'pine cultivation' that has taken place here.  

Many endemic species of Sri Lanka live in this Yagirala Reserve.  Species such as black monkey, Kiriwaula, and wild squirrel are common. There are 27 species of snakes as well as 64 species of birds. 

 Large numbers of fish species such as dankuda pethiya, galpadiya, letitthaya, thalkossa, pethiya and weligowwa are found in streams flowing through the forest.

There are 7 species of endemic snakes and 19 species of endemic lizards. 

This forest is a great place for fun as well as education. Hiking, bird watching and biological research are some of the activities that can be done here.   

Dediyagala Forest, Weligalpotta Forest, This forest is located in the Senasana Yagirala forest so it adds a wonderful serene serenity.