Even as you trek up the hill to reach Bodhinagala Forest Hermitage you will be able to catch a glimpse of the rich beauty of the wildlife in the area. The hermitage lies in the middle of a beautiful wet zone rainforest reservation too. The total area of this rainforest is about 347 hectares. In fact, it is said that this rainforest is the closest one that can be accessed from the city of Colombo.
There are many wonderful birds in the area so be sure to be on the lookout! You will find endemic species such as Grey Hornbill here as well. Rose-ringed parakeets, hanging parakeets and hill mynahs are quite easy to spot in the jungle here.