Places to visit at closed to Ohiya
Ohiya is one of the coolest village of Sri Lanka. Several places available to visit at Ohiya area,These below distance from Ohiya Railway Station...
Places to visit closed to Pattipola
Pattipola is highest railway station of Sri Lanka. Highest railway limit point and some other beautiful places available to visit at Pattipola,
These below distance from Pattipola Railway Station...
Best season is December to February.
This is UNESCO World Heritage Site (nature), National Park
Horton Plains National Park is situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka of Nuwara Eliya District.The Horton Plains is a beautiful highland plateau 2200 m above sea level, with some excellent hikes in the high mountains. Sri Lanka’s second and third highest peaks, Kirigalpotta (2,395m) and Thotupola Kanda (2,357m), are located here and three major rivers, Mahawali, Kelani and Walawe originate from Horton Plains.The Horton Plains feature many interesting attractions such as 'Bakers Falls', 'Chimmini Pool' and the famous 'World's End' (a 3700 ft sheer drop that offers fabulous views of the tea estates below and all the way out to the distant southern coastline) The Horton Plains are located on Sri Lanka's highest plateau.
Horton Plains by main road or rail. The most common approach is by road either from North via Pattipola or from South via Ohiya. If coming by rail one can get down either at Pattipola or Ohiya and walk all the way or arrange some means of transport locally. No public transport is available along the road which runs through the National Park.Horton Plains is 28 km south of Nuwara Eliya, one of the most famous tourist destinations of the island. There is easy access from the other major townships in the central hills, such as Bandarawela, Haputale and Hakgala. the Nearest Railway stations are Ohiya and Pattipola, on the Badulla Railway line.
In this National Park visitors are permitted to wall on their own. From the main entrance you walk upto “Y” junction, and turn right (recommend right turn)and walk 4kms to reach Worlds End. If you continue walking in the same trail, you will Baker’s fall and continues back to the entrance. The round trip is 9.5kms, and it takes about three hours at leisurely pace.It is really recommend that get to The World’s end before 10 a.m. Afterwards it will be cloudy and you will not see anything.
You will have the chance to enjoy the local flora and fauna.Most significant feature of the fauna and flora of Horton Plains is its high endemicity. The grassy plains, which are interspersed with patches of evergreen montane cloud forests, are home to Leopards, Sambur deer, Bear-monkeys and a rich array of birds, including number of endemic species.
Horton Plain - World's End - Tour
This tour will be start from Nuwara Eliya.We can pick up you from any hotel/guest house nearby Nuwara Eliya City.As well as we will pick you from Pattipola railway station.From Nuwara Eliya to Horton plain entrance point distance around 30 km via Ambewela,Pattipola.
From Nuwara Eliya to Pattipola Railway station distance approximatly 20km.
Trek through forests, up country rail road, remote tea estates & villages, scenic passes, waterfalls, scenic plains at Horton Plains National Park.
There are 2 amazing view points: the World’s End (870 m. (2800 ft.) drop) , and the Little World’s end (270 m. (890 ft.)).Also small museum that is located right before the main entrance. This is the only national park in Sri Lanka, where you are allowed to walk, not allowed any any vehicle inside the National Park.Trekking approximatly 3 hours.
Horton Plain - World's End - Tour
This tour will be start from Nuwara Eliya.We can pick up you from any hotel/guest house nearby Nuwara Eliya City at 5.00 am.As well as we will pick you from Pattipola railway station.
Trekking approximatly 3 hours.After trek complete we will pick you from the Horton plain entrance gate around 11.45 am and drop off in Nuwara Eliya Hotel or Ohiya Railway station as per your convience.
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