Horton Plains National Park Hike from Nuwara Eliya

Summary

Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls and misty lakes. The surprising diversity of the landscape is matched by the wide variety of wildlife. The world’s end is a sheer cliff, with a drop of about 4,000 feet (1,200 m). It is one of the most visited parts of Horton Plains National Park, and a key tourist attraction place in Sri Lanka. Large mammals could seldom be seen at Horton Plains. Samber is common sight at dusk and in the early morning hours. Mammals which still occur in reasonable numbers include Kelaart’s long clawed shrew Feroculus feroculus slender loris loris tardigradus endemic to the montane toque macaque Macaca sinica , purple faced langur Presbutis entellus, rusty-spotted cat felis rubigimosus and etc.Horton Plains National park harbors 12 species of endemic birds are recorded only for Horton Plains.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

(SKU: LK74070100) Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with patches of thick forest, rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls, and misty lakes.

What’s included?

  • Hotel Pick & Drop from Nuwara Eliya

  • Services of an English-Speaking Guide

  • 1 Liter of Bottled Mineral Water Per Person

  • Entrance Ticket to Horton Plains National Park

  • Food or Drinks

  • Expenses of Personal Nature

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Lakpura LLC (Nuwara Eliya)

About operator:

Lakpura Travels (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan tour operator. We have been delivering curated travel experiences for over 10 years with rave Reviews & Testimonials from hundreds of tourists. Founded in 2008, Lakpura LLC has been in operation ever since and has been accredited by the Tourism Development Authority of Sri Lanka

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