The lush greenery, the brown color footpaths, the extremely clean streams, and the various animal owners living there will immerse you in the world of the rainforest. This tropical rainforest paradise has been created in the Gall district of Sri Lanka. This place can be easily reached by traveling about 15km on the Galle- Udugama road. When you visit Gall, You can enjoy the Wonderful see environment and it’s possible to enjoy the charm of a fresh green environment with cold showers. This forest is a tropical moist evergreen forest. Located between 50 and 300 meters above sea level, this forest will welcome you from both sides of the road.
The history of this forest dates back to world war 2. During the second world war the headquarters of British empire’s security operations was located in this forest. About 72 species of woody plants have been identified in this forest spread over an area of about 10 hectares and endemic animals species also live here. In 1931, a 38- care forest park was set aside for studies related to this forest, and then it was named kottawa forest park in 1937. After that Kottawa has been named as Kombala Reserve.
There are many reasons why this forest is so important. Among them, the tourist attraction comes because of the water pools there. Also the ecosystem that brings relief to the eyes and mind will bring you a spiritual healing that goes beyond that. You have to buy tickets to visit Kottawa forest. Don’t be sad about it. Because the feeling you feel is priceless.
Kottawa forest is the best place to spend a good holiday with your favorite people. Jungle temple(Aranya Senasana)In the forest will clam you down even more. What you feel, what you, experience, what you gain, this forest will give you a priceless experience. Protect of this forest Kingdom to see a future. Leave only the breath you exhale. Before you leave the forest land, don’t leave anything you brought there. Bring only souvenirs.