Horton Plains National Park
Hold on to your hiking boots and brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime at Horton Plains National Park! This national park is not your average tourist spot, as it offers a unique experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Imagine walking on your own through a mixture of highland forest and wet grassland, with the second and third tallest mountains in Sri Lanka - Kirigalpotta and Totapola - towering over you. As you hike through the designated tracks, you'll be able to breathe in the cool and refreshing air of the highlands, with an average temperature of 16°C that can get chilly in the evening due to high winds.
The best part about Horton Plains is that visitors are allowed to walk on their own on the designated tracks, so you can explore at your own pace. You can reach the park by driving 1 ½ hours from Bandarawela or Nuwara Eliya, or take the train up to Ohiya Station and hike up to the plains for 3-4 hours - a challenging but rewarding uphill climb. Once you...
The best part about Horton Plains is that visitors are allowed to walk on their own on the designated tracks, so you can explore at your own pace. You can reach the park by driving 1 ½ hours from Bandarawela or Nuwara Eliya, or take the train up to Ohiya Station and hike up to the plains for 3-4 hours - a challenging but rewarding uphill climb. Once you...
Other places in Nuwara Eliya
- Hakgala Botanical Garden
- James Taylor’s Loolkandura
- Kande Ela Reservoir
- Kande Ela Forest Park
- Maskeliya Ravana Gala
- Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple
- Devil’s Staircase
- Wewalthalawa Plateau of Halgolla Tea Estate
- Worlds End at Moon Plains
