Horton Plains National Park Hike from Nuwara Eliya
Description
Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls, and misty lakes.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We Pick up from Your Hotel in Nuwara Eliya
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
We had a great experience starting with an amazing sunrise- Definitely worth getting up early for. Our guide in Horton Plains was amazing and so knowledgeable. She pointed ojt loads to us and we would not have seen or known about most of the things we saw if she had not pointed them out to us.
This tour was quite a surprise, as I had read that people aren't allowed to drive in Horton Plains, only to hike around a designated loop trail. Not true! That only applies to the hiking route. We drove from one entrance across to the other and back, stopping at various birding spots along the way. This 1/2-day tour was perfect because the fog comes down later in the morning. It's a great place to see high altitude specialty birds like Sri Lanka White-eye and Yellow-browed Bulbul, as well as the impressive Sambar deer and Purple-faced Leaf Monkeys. Our guide was quite familiar with the park and knowledgeable, and we enjoyed our morning in this different habitat. Just be prepared for the very curvy, very bumpy road to get there (at least if you're coming from Ella).
(J35832U03) Thank you for your detailed review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Horton Plains tour and spotted so many amazing birds and wildlife. It’s great to hear that our guide made the experience informative and memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
The circuit walk (8km and relatively easy ) to bakers falls and worlds end has been a highlight . I had no real idea what to expect and the trip is a must .( we went from nuwara eliya and is about 1hr away )
(J34938U63) Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that the walk to Baker's Falls and World’s End was a highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed the experience. We hope to welcome you again soon!
