What is Horton Plains famous for?
What is Horton Plains famous for?
What is Horton Plains famous for?
We tell you the highlights, what not to miss and why we at GlenMyu Estate, and our guests love hiking the 11 kilometre circular trail.
A unique environment in Sri Lanka
Horton Plains is a national park located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
It was designated a National Park in 1988 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The 3,169 hectares consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem.
The plains are also of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals.
The Flora and the Fauna
As Horton Plains is at an elevation ranging between 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft), the environment hosts some interesting flora and fauna.
Pick up a book in the gift shop before you enter the trail and see how many birds, animals, trees and shrubs that you can spot
Horton Plains is famous for Amazing precipices
Horton Plains hosts two amazing sheer drops where you can sit and enjoy the wonderful landscape.Â
Both Lesser World’s End and Greater World’s End are top Instagram spots.
Lesser World's End
We normally walk in a circular clockwise direction to reach Lesser World’s End first.
The drop at Lesser World’s End is around 300 metres (1,000 ft)
Greater World's End
Continuing the hike, the next cliff you reach is the famous Greater World’s End.
This spectacular cliff  drops around 1,200 metres (4,000 ft).
Our guests at GlenMyu Estate regularly visit Horton Plains. Find out more by clicking this link
A beautiful waterfall named after the founder of Nuwara Eliya
Baker’s Falls were named after British explorer and big game hunter Sir Samuel Baker.
After admiring the landscape, listening to the birdsong and spotting various animals you eventually reach the stunning Baker’s Falls.
There are steps that take you to a seating area where you can sit, regain some energy and enjoy the cascade.
What does it cost to visit Horton Plains National Park?
Horton Plains is one of the more expensive places to visit in Sri Lanka.Â
However, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, creates local employment and protects an important landscape.
Here is a copy of an entry ticket in January 2024.
The total cost for two foreign adults was LKR 23,612.
This is around US$80
Euros €72
GBP £60
(Exchange rate August 2024)
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
A stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country and 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,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
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