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Horton Plain National Park

Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by  grassland and forests. Its declared as a Srilankan national park in 1988. Fromthen this has become a popular destination for travelers.




Its a area with a higher bio diversity and this national park become home for many endemic spices of animals and plants.  Horton plains situated at a elevation about 2300 m above sea level. Some birds, mammals and plants in here are not only endemic to Srilanka they are restricted only to Horton Plains. So it is highly important to protect this place for future.




As seen in  the picture below there is hiking route through this national park. With the magnificent landscapes and cool temperature, this is one on the greatest hikes you will ever go in Srilanka.






Below are some awesome places and landscapes in Horton plains National Park



Baker's Fall

Baker's fall is beautiful water fall in Horton plain which is 20 m height. This fall is formed by Belihul oya. The Fall is named after famous explorer Samuel Bakers.




 World's End (Lookanthaya)
World's End is a cliff with a drop about 1200 m. In clear days the view at this point is describable. This a most tourist attracted place in Horton Plains.

In clear days the Indian ocean which is 81 Km away to the south can be seen from this point.
Unluckily we couldn't take photos or see clearly the view because of the mist.


If you travel Nuwara Eliya, traveling to Horton plains is a must unless you are not a traveler. When you visit please do not harm this Eco system which is much more valuable to whole world that we can imagine.

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