[2024 Nuwara Eliya Attraction] Travel Guide for Horton Plains National Park (Updated Sep)

Horton Plains National Park 🏞

If you want to get lost in nature then you must visit this humongous National Park which is located in Nuwara Eliya district. It is the most popular wetlands which you will really enjoy hiking with beautiful views The Horton Plains are home to some of Sri Lanka's most endangered bird species and amphibians. I recommend to her tickets way in advance and spent at least 3 hours because it is a big park. Normally there is a line at the entrance eay morning as people arrive there from 5am to get a spot to see the sunrise. #travellater #hortonplains #srilanka #nuwaraeliya #hiking

#hortonplains #srilanka #ohiya #nature #wonderoftheasia #nuwaraeliya

Summer retreat, highland pastures

Summer retreat, highland tea plantations and pastures. Summer retreat, the city of Nuwara Eliya in the highlands of Sri Lanka is the most suitable, with summer temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, boasting highland tea plantations, New Zealand pastures, and other landscapes. There are British-style buildings everywhere, also known as Little London. Attraction Recommendations Highland Tea Plantation Mackwood It is the largest tea plantation area in Nuwara, where you can visit tea production and also enjoy complimentary black tea and snacks. You can tour the tea mountains. Admission is free. New Zealand Pasture Round trip by bus costs 66 rupees. Admission is 200 rupees, fresh milk: 50 rupees. You can tour the pastures, visit the cowsheds, and observe the milk production process. Horton Plains Highland plains trekking, watching the sunrise, you can carpool in the town area or at a homestay, 200 yuan, including round trip, tour, and guided team. Accommodation: If you like lively places, you can stay near the post office in the town center for convenience, or if you prefer quiet, you can stay on the mountain. Standard rooms start at 80 yuan. Dining: Sri Lankan and Indian diets are similar, mainly consisting of curry rice.

8-day trip to explore Sri Lanka, classic travel tips and off-the-beaten-path experiences fully revealed!

D5 Horton Plains National Park Horton Plains National Park Our journey today starts with a hike in Horton Plains. We took a chartered car from Nuwara Eliya, which took about 1.5 hours. The plains are located at an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters and is a national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The highlight of Horton Plains is the cliff that drops straight down at a height of 870 meters. If you face the morning light and mist and look far away, you can vaguely see the southern coast and the Indian Ocean. This is the legendary "end of the world". The entire Horton Plains is like a big circle, so if you hike, you can choose clockwise or counterclockwise directions. No matter which direction you start from, you will eventually return to the starting point. If you want to avoid tourists, you can choose the counterclockwise direction. Along the way, you will also encounter a big waterfall. The whole journey is about 9.5 kilometers and takes 3-4 hours. Tisza-Mo-Haramegye Lake Afterwards, go to Lake Thissamaharama. The lake is not big but the scenery is beautiful. In the evening, there are a lot of egrets perching on the surrounding trees, which looks like a tree full of white flowers from afar, very artistic. Tips: 1. The road in Horton Plains is rugged, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes that fit well. 2. Horton Plains opening hours: 06:00-18:00. The best time to visit the end of the world* is from 6:00 to 10:00, during which you can see the villages at the foot of the mountain, the tea gardens in the distance, and even the southern coast. After that, the clouds and mist will quickly cover the view. *Note: "End of the world" is a popular tourist attraction in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka. 3. The temperature difference in the Horton Plains is large. Long sleeves and pants are needed in the morning and evening, but it's scorching hot at noon, so sun protection should be taken into consideration. 4. Bring enough food and water for the hiking trip, as there are few places to purchase them in the park. D6 Nuwole Aleye Yala Yala National Park Many people long for a wild hunting trip in Africa, but unfortunately it is difficult to realize due to the long distance. However, Yala National Park in Sri Lanka can give you a fantastic hunting trip. Visiting Yala National Park requires an early start because many animals will hide in the deep forest after the sun comes out, so you have to hurry to see more wildlife. Riding in a jeep and shuttling through the zoo, you will encounter water buffaloes soaking in the river, peacocks strutting arrogantly on the roadside from time to time, wild elephants and monkeys blocking the road, and you can also see spotted deer, crocodiles and various birds. You cannot get off the car halfway through the zoo, you have to go to a centralized rest area by the seaside to get off and rest. Meirei Beach We drove along the seaside from Yala Zoo and arrived at our second destination today - Mirissa Beach. You can freely enjoy the beach, running and playing in the soft sand and waves, or simply bask in the sun for a relaxing time. Tips: 1. When visiting the zoo, be prepared for dust. The scenic area is all dirt roads, so prepare headscarves, masks, and other items. 2. It is recommended to bring binoculars to easily observe small animals in the distance. 3. Sunscreen is necessary, apply more sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

Sri Lanka is a pearl on the Indian Ocean. When you come to Sri Lanka, besides going to the beach, the vast and innocent Horton Plain is also a must. The Horton Plains is a natural heritage of the world and the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The best time for hiking is from 6 am to 10 am. When you climb early in the morning, you will go to the sunrise first, then take the bus to the scenic gate. Then you will start a walking tour about eight kilometers. From the gate of the scenic spot to the end of the world, you can look forward to it. The Indian Ocean slowly feels the natural beauty and is very comfortable. Then follow the trail and return to the scenic gate before the hottest noon. Come and enjoy the Ceylon black tea.

Horton Plains National Park, one of Sri Lanka's best outdoor hiking sites, is one of the eight largest heritage sites in Sri Lanka. There is also a wildlife sanctuary, so it is common to meet small animals here. It takes 4-5 hours to get off the parking lot. You can go to the end of the world, the Great Falls and other scenic areas. Some roads are very narrow, accompanied by small streams along the road. Grasshoppers are more common here. So you know that clothes must be tied. The drone is forbidden in the entire national park. You can see the no-fly sign at the entrance, and there is a checkpoint not far from the entrance, so the drone will give up. We can see a variety of different landscapes during the walk. There are several places where the reindeer enters, and 100% wild.

If you have enjoyed the feeling of feeding the little deer in the park in the romantic cherry blossoms of Nara, then this deer appears next to the car, and looks like your scene with a gentle but unruly look. I am a family. The whole deer graze on the grass not far from the car. Although they can be seen that they are not afraid of people, unlike the captive animals, the deer grazing each time is very fast. In eating, there is no sense of leisure in captive animals. At the same time, there are always a few deer like sentinels, watching the surroundings with vigilance. The whole deer group seems to be a tight spring. It seems that even with an unexpected sound, the whole deer will disappear into the grass. Of course, there are also young deer who are not afraid of people, who dare to cross the road, although the eyes are still intentionally or unintentionally slamming the car.

The Horton Plain, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. At an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters, it is covered by mountain grasslands and cloud forests, where the flora and fauna is extremely rich. Since there is no large carnivore here, it is the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The early morning of the Horton Plain is like a fairyland in the world. The sambar is like a beast in a mist. The rich vegetation allows them to enjoy it, unfettered and enjoy the gift of nature.

Before the Horton Plains, I was actually hesitant. . . Let me talk about the conditions first: 1, I need to get up at 4/5 in the morning, take an hour by car, and arrive at the entrance to the Horton Plain before dawn. 2, carpooling is a problem. 3, I heard that I have to go to the end of the world before 10:30, otherwise the eyes are full of white mist. (I will mention this later) 4, the entire trip, you need to go four or five hours of mountain roads. 5, everyone is mixed with the Horton Plains, or at the end of the world. Some people say that they are very special and worth visiting. Some people say that the scenery is flat, and many domestic ones are better than it. And on the night before departure, we are still looking for someone to team up for a carpool. . Wait, we are not packing a car, why should we team up? There is another episode here. The hotel side and our chartered drivers all said that the mountain roads that drive to the Horton Plain are very muddy, and the average car is difficult to drive. You need to rent their 9-person VAN commercial vehicle to go in smoothly. . At the same time, the travel notes before departure are almost all for the hotel chartered. . We didn't know the situation at the beginning. We all believed. Fortunately, we asked the domestic friends who just returned, saying that the road is not difficult to open, and even someone who directly made a sudden car would kill. . We only know that this is just the hotel side wanting to earn our fare and make the trick. Here to remind you, go to Horton Plains does not necessarily want the hotel to charter a car, the bully can sit in the past.

The Horton Plain is an important eco-tourism area in Sri Lanka, a natural heritage of the world, and the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows tourists to hike. Most of it is covered by pristine grassland, and there are a number of dense jungles dotted with rich landforms and species. The altitude is between 2100 and 2300 meters. Standing on the platform at the end of the world, you can see the village under the mountain, the tea garden in the distance, and even the south coast. The entire plain still preserves the original features. Except for the observation deck at the end of the world, the traces of artificial construction are rarely seen elsewhere. This is also the case. The unique natural scenery of the Horton Plain attracts domestic and foreign tourists. Trekking adventure. Tickets: Approximately 3,390 rupees, the chartered team will also charge a total round-trip price of 3,000-4,000 rupees, including tickets for the Horton Plains. opening time: 6

The Horton Plain in Sri Lanka is about 2,100 meters to 2,300 meters above sea level. To be sure, Holden is a undulating plateau, but this wave is not a turbulent wave, it is a flowing water, a gentle wave. Some people say that Horton is another sea in Lanka, a sea of grass, hidden in the grassy sea in the forest. It is also a paradise for Sambar. Sambar is the most common large animal on the Horton Plain. A variety of beautiful birds are also long-standing here. Horton is another animal paradise anyway. Its just a foggy year and its not easy to see a lot of animals. Before the arrival of the British, Horton still lived a lot of elephants.

The Horton Plains is a great place to hike, a paradise for hikers, covered with pristine vegetation, and the air in the morning is very fresh, and if you are lucky enough, you can see the elk at close range. If you want to choose to hike, you must get up early, the best walking time is 6 in the morning.