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Available under regulations. Please do not bring any packed food items as it disrupts the eco systems and endangers wildlife. You may be searched for plastic items (food wrappings, bottles, disposable items) - If any are found they may be confiscated.
Since camping is well regulated, you will need to obtain a permit and be escorted to the campers site by a park ranger. Most of your stay will be overlooked by Park Rangers (Food & Dining is overlooked by the Staff). Since vehicles are not allowed into the Park, be prepaired to hike a mile to the Camp site. Also Note: Camp fires are prohibited. Only battery operated lanterns and eco friendly products are allowed.
For specific information regarding the articles that are allowed, please contact the Horton Plains National Park Administration.
Written Oct 16, 2008
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Named after the famous explorer Samuel Baker, these falls suddenly appear out of nowhere after a short trek through the woods. Getting down to the water's edge can be tricky, particularly if it has recently rained, but most people can manage it and it's definitely worth the effort. There's a large flat rock where you can sit within splashing distance of the falls themselves. Some people are brave/crazy/stupid enough to go swimming in the pool downstream - personally I'm not a big fan of hypothermia!... but the opportunity is there if you fancy a dip. Let's just say it's refreshing!
Written Nov 13, 2003
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One of Sri Lanka's most famous natural attractions, World's End is a spectacular cliff face with a dramatic 1000 metre drop. It's a fairly easy 5km walk from the main entrance of Horton Plains, through grassland, gentle streams and eventually forest. First up is Little World's End, about a quarter the size but still with excellent views of the valleys and village below. About a kilometre further on is World's End proper. On a fine day you can supposedly see the sea (several hundred miles away), but I've never had the luck to confirm that! You need to get here as early as possible as once the afternoon mist sets in the view is much impeded. If you're visiting Baker's Falls as well, I'd suggest doing World's End first while the weather holds.
Written Nov 13, 2003
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One of Sri Lanka's most famous natural attractions, World's End is a spectacular cliff face with a dramatic 1000 metre drop. It's a fairly easy 5km walk from...
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A trek to the end of the world
Horton Plains is Sri Lanka's highest plateau, an isolated national park covering about 3000 hectares. It's a beautiful place to walk around (ideally when there's not too many people) - much of the...
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its another wildlife Sanctuary
its so nice place to watch and research about nature. you can se very endemic plants in horton plains. There are lots of facilities for student from goverment wildlife conservation department This...
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The best way to get there is via chartered van. You may want to start the hike around 7.30 am or so, if you're catching World's End before the fog comes in. Enroute to Horton Plains, as we were...
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We visited Horton Plains National Park from Ella and it was a good two and a half hour drive from there. A permit to enter the park cost us Rs. 4,962.16 which was expensive in my opinion, especially...
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Horton Plains is an area of high altitude, barren plains and cloudforest that slopes upward south to drop 1000 meters at World’s End. According to legend, the bare grasslands are where Hanuman’s tail,...
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