Horton Plains Entry Fee Guide
Horton Plains Entry Fee Guide
Quick Answer
The entry fee for Horton Plains National Park (as of February 2026) was 22,268.72 LKR for two foreign adults. Prices vary depending on nationality, age, and group size, and are subject to change.
What is Horton Plains National Park?
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UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
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Famous for World’s End viewpoints (Lesser & Greater) and Baker’s Falls.
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Offers an 11 km circular hike through montane cloud forest with rich flora and fauna.
Entry Fee Breakdown (February 2026)
|
Visitor Type |
Approximate Fee (LKR) |
|---|---|
|
Foreign Adult |
23,000 |
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Foreign Child |
Lower than adult |
|
Sri Lankan Adult |
Significantly lower |
|
Sri Lankan Child |
Discounted |
Note: Fees include park entry, VAT, and conservation charges.
Always check for updated rates before visiting.
Tips for Visiting Horton Plains
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Arrive early: Best chance of clear views at World’s End before clouds roll in.
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Travel time: Around 1 hour 15–30 minutes from GlenMyu Estate.
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Weather: May afternoons often bring rain; mornings are clearer.
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Seasonal highlight: Rhododendron arboreum blooms in May.
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Wildlife spotting: Look out for Purple-faced langurs and other endemic species.
Guest Experience
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Guests from GlenMyu Estate reported clear views at both World’s End lookouts.
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Strong water flow at Baker’s Falls due to recent rains.
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Encountered rare Purple-faced langurs.
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Estate provided takeaway breakfast for early departure.
FAQs
Q: How much is the Horton Plains entry fee for foreigners?
A: Around 23,000 LKR for two adults (February 2026).
Q: How long is the hike?
A: The circular trail is 11 km and takes 3–4 hours.
Q: What’s the best time to visit?
A: Early morning for clear views; avoid afternoons due to rain.
Q: Can I stay nearby?
A: Yes, GlenMyu Estate offers boutique accommodation close to Horton Plains, Ella, Diyaluma Falls, and other attractions.
Key Takeaway
The Horton Plains entry fee for foreigners is around 23,000 LKR for two adults (as of February 2026).
Plan to arrive early, enjoy the hike, and consider staying at GlenMyu Estate for a peaceful base in Sri Lanka’s hill country.
Why stay at GlenMyu?
Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views
GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.
The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.
Dining is on the lower floor of the house.
We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.
Three comfortable Bedrooms
We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.
The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.
All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.
Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.
The Swimming Pool
Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.
Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.
Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.
Food, glorious food!
Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.
However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.
Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.
We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.
What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.
Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan
We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.
It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.
Ruwanthi's garden tour
There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.
Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.
Book directly and save
We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.
Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.
We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.
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