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One of the best ways to get to Horton plains is via Bus or Van! The cost of entry will have you in for a surprise as they have increased the rates dramatically. The cost for 2 people including vehicle is almost Rs 750/- which is quite steep for locals. You journey will be bumpy by tradition and will certainly take approx 1 hour to ascend the plateau.
Once you reach the plateau, the plateau will greet you with its lush vegetation and scenery. The only disappointment I encountered was with my telephoto lens which I selected for the journey instead of the wide-angle. BIG MISTAKE! The scenery is indeed majestic with fewer wildlife to photograph on sight! I would reckon spending time amongst the flora and fauna if ones wishes to photograph every single biological life form :))
The trip to World end is a good 10km hike between forests and lush valleys. The most fascinating was the massive temperature difference between the valleys and the forests. The great temperature flux is attributed to the valleys heating and cooling rapidly, while the forests remains insulated from the extremes thus making them far cooler than the valleys.
A good pair of hiking boots, caps, water bottle, sun tan lotion would be more than adequate for the journey. Dont forget you Camera gear!
Updated Mar 10, 2009
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Probably the most common route for getting to Horton Plains is from Nuwara Eliya. The long, winding and very scenic road takes about 90 minutes, climbing upwards through Ambewela (home to the highest railway station in Sri Lanka) and mountains Totapola and Kirigalpotta (both over 7000 feet). There are a few buses but the easiest way is probably to hire a driver or join a jeep tour - remember, you need to get there early. Alternatively you can spend the previous night in Haputale, which is much closer to the Plains than Nuwara Eliya.
Coming from Colombo, you can take a train to Badulla and get off at Ohiya station, from where it's several hours walk to Horton Plains.
Updated Nov 13, 2003
Kandapola to N.Elliya to HP - how many bends!!!! We saw monkeys in the trees on the way, deer when we got there. Walked for a couple of hours - so peaceful, and lots of birds. Altitude affects were a surprise. Bring a sweater and sunblock.
Updated Jul 20, 2003
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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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