Aerial roots on an Amazonian River. There is something deeply humbling about entering a forest that predates the human civilisation. These are not just a few trees, but ecosystems that have survived ice age, tectonic changes, and the rise and falls of empires. There are a few ancient forests that still stand on different continents. They offer travellers the chance to walk back in time. Daintree RainforestThis is the oldest rainforest on Earth, estimated to be 180 million years old. Its biodiversity is astounding, with primitive plants dating back to dinosaur age. Borneo Lowland Rainforest
This forest, which spans Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, is approximately 130 million years old. Orangutans, pygmy elephans and other animals live in this ecosystem. Taman Negara
Visitors can explore canopy walks and dense jungle trails in this pristine ecosystem. Visitors can explore dense jungle trails and canopy walks in this pristine eco-system. A farm on an island within the Ganges Delta, Sunderban area)a (Photo by Freepik4) Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is the oldest on the list, but it is also the most biodiverse. Yakushima Forest
This magical forest is home to ancient cedars, some of which are over 7,000-years-old, and they’re covered in moss, mist, and a mystical atmosphere that inspired films such as Princess Mononoke. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
This rugged forest, which is home to some of the oldest trees on Earth (over 5,000 years), is a testament to its resilience in extreme climates. Story continues below this advertisement7. Caspian Hyrcanian Forests
These ancient forests are ecological relics. They date back to 25-50 million years ago and once covered most of the Northern Hemisphere. Reunion National Park
The Western Ghats are a unique ancient eco-system. Western Ghats
Dense evergreen stretches of Kerala and Karnataka are among the richest eco-zones, with rare wildlife, medicinal plant species, and unique flora that is found nowhere else on Earth.
What is forest bathing?Story continues below this ad10. Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
The mangrove ecosystem, while younger in geological terms, is older in evolutionary terms. The Sunderbans, one of the oldest mangrove forest in the world is a rare, living, shifting forest that has been shaped by the tides.
