Horton Plains National Park (World's End), Sri Lanka.
Horton Plains National Park (World’s End) is one of the best experiences if you are staying near Ella, Nuwara Eliya or Haputale, Sri Lanka.
The views, the landscape, the wildlife, the flora and an exhilarating hike are reasons alone to visit this park when on holiday in Sri Lanka.
We visit Horton Plains and World's End often (and our guests love it!)
At GlenMyu Estate, we love this UNESCO World Heritage site so much that we visit several times during the year.
The changing landscape during the year makes it a place where you never get bored of visiting.
We also always feel exhilarated at the end of the hike, whatever level of fitness we have at the time.
A swim in the natural spring-fed swimming pool at GlenMyu Estate is a welcome experience when we return after our hike.
Hiking in Horton Plains National Park in January 2024
Here are some videos and photos that I took in January 2024 when my best friend and my godson accompanied me on the 11 kilometre hike.
I hope that it becomes an annual event with my friends and family.
Starting on the hike at Horton Plains
Reaching Lesser World's End
Greater World's End - a fantastic view
The Beautiful Baker's Falls
The final part of the loop
What did it cost for our hike at Horton Plains?
A hike around the amazing Horton Plains National Park is one of the more expensive experiences you can do from GlenMyu Estate.
We however think that the cost is worth it given the experience that you have and it helps support the preservation of the National Park. It also provides some much needed employment to local people.
Ticket Price/Entry Fee to Horton Plains National Park
The fees for two foreign adults for entry to Horton Plains National Park were as follows in January 2024:
The total cost of LKR 23,257.8o.
This is around
GBP £57
Euros €66
US$73
Cash only!
Horton Plains National Park only takes Rupees cash for the entrance fee.
Please make sure that you bring sufficient Sri Lankan Rupees cash with you, so you can get access to the park.
Other costs for our hike
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What do you need to take for a hike at Horton Plains National Park?
Clothing and footwear
Footwear – I would recommend wearing sandals with fastenings. (Thats what I usually wear). Otherwise you can wear training shoes or walking shoes.
Walking shoes or boots are not necessary, but if you have brought them with you, why not use them?
Jacket – a light wind or rain jacket is all you need to bring along with you to Horton Plains. It is a little chilly at the start of the hike as you will start early in the morning.
There could be a little wind or light shower during your walk. I
tend to find that I need my jacket for the first fifteen to twenty minutes and then it goes into my small backpack for the rest of the hike.
Food, drink and other things for your hike
Food and Drink – At GlenMyu Estate we send you off with a packed breakfast and you can take this on your hike and eat it at one of the sightseeing points. You will just need snacks and some water for the three hour or so hike.
There is a small shop at the entrance to Horton Plains where you can pick up some items if you need to. The selection is limited though.
Please take all you litter with you and keep the park clean
Sunscreen – Don’t get caught out by the cloud cover! As you are at an elevation of between 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft) the UV level can be quite high. We have had guests return a little too red in colour, despite our warning.
Loo Paper and soap – There are a some toilets on the route however they don’t supply toilet paper or soap. Take some with you so you don’t get caught short!
Camera/Mobile Phone – you will have plenty of photo opportunities for those Instagram and Social Media moments.
A small backpack – you will need something to carry the items listed above
Back to the swimming pool to soothe those muscles
One of the things that we most enjoy after the hike is t soak our muscles in the swimming pool at GlenMyu Estate.
We normally arrive back at the estate a around 3 p.m. and the water in the pool has been gently warmed by the sun.
It is really a heavenly end to a fabulous day.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
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Stay at GlenMyu Estate 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.