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9 Most Beautiful Rainforest in the World

9 Most Beautiful Rainforest in the World
Cloud Forest , Costa Rica © Wikipedia

What’s amazing about rainforests is their place in nature and a tropical wildlife paradise. Known for high amounts of rainfall, these tropical paradises only cover about 6% of the Earth’s surface. But, they’re home to over half of the plant and wildlife species in the world. It’s the most biologically-diverse ecosystem we have to explore and to complete our travel, tropical vacation lists.

They help maintain global weather patterns, which is why it’s so critical to prevent deforestation (since they, sadly, experience the most harm). They play a key role in the maintenance of the Earth’s health and our health. Travel to any of these around the world and I guarantee that you’ll have the best tropical vacation. Here are the world’s most beautiful masterpieces of nature:

Daintree, Australia

Daintree is the only place in the world where two World Heritage sites join side-by-side: Daintree National Park and The Great Barrier Reef. A natural wonder of awe-inspiring beauty, it shares its hidden treasures with you at every turn for travel lovers. It’s one of the three oldest tropical forests, with flora and wildlife found nowhere else.

Daintree National Park | Pinterest
Daintree National Park | Pinterest

 

Daintree is an Instagram-worthy, tropical paradise for practicing escapists. When you travel to Australia, you can explore Daintree solo or with an expert guide. You’ll get the chance to travel to stunning beaches, gorgeous forest-clad mountains, crystal-clear waters, and charming farmlands. Go see wildlife on a river cruise or zip-line through Daintree’s canopy! Travel to Australia for an Aussie-good time!

Harapan Rainforest, Indonesia

Harapan is a beautiful tropical stretch in the province of Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia. It’s one of the biodiversity hot-spots of the world. It’s also home to many of the world’s threatened wildlife species: the Sumatran Tiger, Orangutan, Asian Elephant, Malayan Sun Bear, and Clouded Leopard. Sweetly and understandably, its nickname is “The Forest of Hope.” It’s heaven for wildlife adventurers; the sights will blow you away as a travel lover!

HUtan Harapan, Jambi, Indonesia | Mongabay
HUtan Harapan, Jambi, Indonesia | Mongabay

 

Like many other tropical greens, unfortunately, Harapan experiences the same mistreatment from logging, mining, and other harmful commercial acts. We’re finally starting to see a turn-around for Harapan, with projects and conservation efforts building it back to its health! Travel to Indonesia for a tropical vacation of a lifetime!

 

North Western Ghats, India

The North Western Ghats Rainforest of India runs parallel to the Arabian Sea and represents another one of the top-ten biodiversity hot-spots. It’s also a World Heritage Site! With national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and forest reserves, this tropical land has thousands of animal species. The Western Ghats, themselves, belong to a mountain chain that’s older than the Himalayan mountains!

Western Ghats Evergreen Wild life Kerala; Protect endangered species in Indian rainforest | Western Ghats Evergreen
Western Ghats Evergreen Wild life Kerala; Protect endangered species in Indian rainforest | Western Ghats Evergreen

 

The site’s high montane forest ecosystems actually signify some of the best examples of the Indian monsoon system on Earth. India’s North Western Ghats is just as important as other tropical forests, as they track weather patterns across lands. If you’re looking to see an extraordinary landscape with endless adventure possibilities, travel to India to view one of the world’s tropical creations!

 

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

Khao Yai National Park is Thailand’s first and oldest national park. Established in 1962, it’s the third largest national park in the country and is just three short hours away from Bangkok. It covers 2,166 square kilometers of the Dong Phaya Yen Mountain Range. The best way to travel around the park is to bike or rent a motorcycle or a scooter. If you want to take a guided tour or participate in a wildlife viewing, Khao Yai National Park is the place for you!

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand | Audley Travel
Khao Yai National Park, Thailand | Audley Travel

 

Some common wildlife species include elephants, otters, bears, Gibbons (apes), and macaques. Wondering when is the ideal time for hiking? Thailand’s cold season is perfect for trekking through Khao Yai’s wonders and runs from November to February. Travel to Thailand for your ultimate wildlife spotting escape now!

 

Primorsky Krai Region, Siberia, Russia

The Primorsky Krai Region in Siberia borders the Pacific Ocean and China. It’s interestingly known for its temperate climate in the cold frames of the barren snowscapes of Russia. This picturesque region is also one of the best and last examples of temperate forests in eastern Asia. Primorsky Krai is a treasure cove of natural discoveries: its rich flora, the colorful landscapes, the glistening seas, and its healing springs.

World's Rainforests | ecophiles
World's Rainforests | ecophiles

 

 

There are actually more than 500 unique, natural sites in the region, all ranging from waterfalls and volcanoes to hollowed caves and clear, blue lakes under cloudless skies. Who would’ve thought this tropical paradise was hiding in a place famous for its winters? Get ready to travel to Russia for an amazingly memorable trip!

Monteverde, Costa Rica

The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and rainforest region are two Costa Rican reserves in the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces. It’s termed a “Cloud Forest” because clouds hover around the upper canopy before condensing onto the leaves of trees. This creates a cycle of moisture that characterizes all rainforests, this life-giving condensation that allows for a large amount of biodiversity.

Monteverde Costa Rica | Bill Beard's Costa Rica
Monteverde Costa Rica | Bill Beard's Costa Rica

 

As a fun fact, Monteverde has incredible wildlife – over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles. It’s also one of the few habitats left that support all six species of “big cats”: jaguars, pumas, margays, ocelots, oncillas, and jaguarundis. Travel to Costa Rica to walk on the tops of clouds and to see this stunning landscape!

 

Amazon, Brazil, South America

Amazon (my personal favorite) covers most of northwestern Brazil and branches into Colombia, Peru, and other South American countries and is the largest tropical rainforest in the world! If you travel to the Amazon, you’ll find that is an incredibly unique place. It’s comprised of a mosaic of ecosystems: seasonal forests, flooded forests, savannas, and deciduous forests.

Amazon | animalspot.net
Amazon | animalspot.net

 

The Amazon also contains millions of wildlife species, most of them still undiscovered! The diversity of the region is completely staggering with nearly 40,000 plant species and 3,000 freshwater fish species! Travel to the beautiful Brazil in the bounds of South America to see this natural, world wonder for yourself!

 

Tongass National Forest, Alaska, United States

Tongass in Alaska is the largest national forest in the United States at 17 million acres in total. It’s a land of ancient forests, towering mountains, and crisp glaciers, and it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before! This beautiful stretch is home to five species of salmon, humpback and orca whales, otters, beavers, and some of the largest populations of brown bears found in the United States. How’s that for incredible wildlife viewing?

Kootznoowoo Wilderness in Tongass National Forest, Alaska Don MacDougall/USFS/Flickr
Kootznoowoo Wilderness in Tongass National Forest, Alaska Don MacDougall/USFS/Flickr
 

It’s not only a place of refuge for wildlife and plants, but also a residence for Alaskans as well, since many people depend on the region’s resources to support their families on a daily basis. To date, the Tongass has about 70,000 people living across 32 communities. So, travel to Alaska to live like the locals and be one with nature!

 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India have a tropical canopy comprised of mixed flora species. Even though it’s isolated from masses of land, it’s still extremely rich with a diversity of wildlife and plant life. Its crystal-clear, azure-blue waters that reflect white, puffy clouds in the sky are only a fraction of what makes these islands beautiful and majestic in character – a treat for any travel lover.

 Andaman and Nicobar Islands | FTD Travel
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | FTD Travel

 

 

Some of the more common wildlife animals of the islands are wild pig, hornbill, Andaman teal, Nicobar pigeon, white-bellied sea eagle, Andaman Cat snake, and other unique species of the India. There are so many adventurous things to do in this wonderful travel destination! Travel to paradise for an experience of a lifetime!

This article was writter by Jenna Seyer and published on Ecophiles.com on July 2nd, 201

Akhyari Hananto

I began my career in the banking industry in 1997, and stayed approx 6 years in it. This industry boost his knowledge about the economic condition in Indonesia, both macro and micro, and how to More understand it. My banking career continued in Yogyakarta when I joined in a program funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB),as the coordinator for a program aimed to help improve the quality of learning and teaching process in private universities in Yogyakarta. When the earthquake stroke Yogyakarta, I chose to join an international NGO working in the area of ?disaster response and management, which allows me to help rebuild the city, as well as other disaster-stricken area in Indonesia. I went on to become the coordinator for emergency response in the Asia Pacific region. Then I was assigned for 1 year in Cambodia, as a country coordinator mostly to deliver developmental programs (water and sanitation, education, livelihood). In 2009, he continued his career as a protocol and HR officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya, and two years later I joined the Political and Economic Section until now, where i have to deal with extensive range of people and government officials, as well as private and government institution troughout eastern Indonesia. I am the founder and Editor-in-Chief in Good News From Indonesia (GNFI), a growing and influential social media movement, and was selected as one of The Most Influential Netizen 2011 by The Marketeers magazine. I also wrote a book on "Fundamentals of Disaster Management in 2007"?, "Good News From Indonesia : Beragam Prestasi Anak Bangsa di dunia"? which was luanched in August 2013, and "Indonesia Bersyukur"? which is launched in Sept 2013. In 2014, 3 books were released in which i was one of the writer; "Indonesia Pelangi Dunia"?, "Indonesia The Untold Stories"? and "Growing! Meretas Jalan Kejayaan" I give lectures to students in lectures nationwide, sharing on full range of issues, from economy, to diplomacy Less
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