Horton Plains Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Camping at Horton Plains

Camping at Horton Plains, Horton Plains

 shawnbrito Says:  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... 

Baker's Falls

Baker's Falls, Horton Plains

 mafi_moya Says:  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... 

World's End

World's End, Horton Plains

 mafi_moya Says:  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... 

Hotels  

hortons sandella rest: rock view

hortons sandella rest: rock view, Horton Plains

 somadasa Says:  3 roomsone room with attached bath room10 km to hortons plain1/2 km from OHIYA RAILWAY STATIONWELIMADA ROAD OHIYA GOOD JUNGLE VIEWBIRDS WATCHINGlodging and accomadationwith meals 

Staying the night

Staying the night, Horton Plains

 mafi_moya Says:  Like most people, I've never stayed the night here - instead coming for the day from Nuwara Eliya. At some point I intend to camp out on Horton Plains - I know that it's been possible in the past so I assume you still can. They charge you a couple of dollars for camping as... 

Transportation  

Hore a van

Hore a van, Horton Plains

 shawnbrito Says:  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... 

Getting there

Getting there, Horton Plains

 mafi_moya Says:  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... 

A taxi to Horton plains

A taxi to Horton plains, Horton Plains

 JohnMG Says:  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. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Environmental damage

Environmental damage, Horton Plains

 mafi_moya Says:  The forests of Horton Plains are said to be dwindling, many of the wild animals have disappeared from the area, and the growth in tourism and hiking has added to the threat of land erosion. Various steps have been taken to reverse these processes and tourists are now... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi Can any one advice me on a good honeymoon location in Horton Plains or some ware in the cool hill country of Sri Lanka? We... 

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A: Hi there, I'd choose the Haputale area. Close enough to Plains, and climate much better than Eliya itself (--> far less chances for foggy days). Brilliant vistas over... 

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A trek to the end of the world

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 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

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 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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Horton National Park

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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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Horton Plains National Park

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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

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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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