Make an early start for this natural wonderland which forms part of the Central Highlands. Named a World Heritage Site Horton Plains is best viewed early morning to witness its beauty in all its glory. Open for visitors from 6am to 6pm, trekking along its well-worn paths will lead one to the most wondrous sites of endemic wildlife, waterfalls, lakes and even glimpses of the ocean.
Nestled between the second and third largest mountains of Sri Lanka, Kirigalpotta and Thotapola, this plateau consists of 31.6Sq.km of high-altitude grasslands and cloud forests. As you trek down the path you reach the “World’s End” which is a cliff with a sheer drop of almost 4000 feet.
Reach this precipice before 9am when you are most likely to have a clear view of the bottom and dare to look over its edge, the view that meets the eye just might take your breath away!
Distance to Horton Plains: 30.3 KM (1 HOUR AND 14 MINUTES DRIVE)
Make an early start for this natural wonderland which forms part of the Central Highlands. Named a World Heritage Site Horton Plains is best viewed early morning to witness its beauty in all its glory. Open for visitors from 6am to 6pm, trekking along its well-worn paths will lead one to the most wondrous sites of endemic wildlife, waterfalls, lakes and even glimpses of the ocean.
Nestled between the second and third largest mountains of Sri Lanka, Kirigalpotta and Thotapola, this plateau consists of 31.6Sq.km of high-altitude grasslands and cloud forests. As you trek down the path you reach the “World’s End” which is a cliff with a sheer drop of almost 4000 feet.
Reach this precipice before 9am when you are most likely to have a clear view of the bottom and dare to look over its edge, the view that meets the eye just might take your breath away!
Distance to Horton Plains: 30.3 KM (1 HOUR AND 14 MINUTES DRIVE)