Walking and hiking at the Horton Plains National Park is therapeutic. The air smells of dewy grass and freedom. Horton Plains, located in the Central Highlands, is the only National Park in Sri Lanka you can explore on foot. Are you a nature-lover, hiker or curious wanderer? Horton Plains is the place for you. The National Park is located in Ohiya, which is 32 km away from Nuwara Eliya. It is often recommended that you travel from Nuwara Eliya if you wish to visit the plains. In this manner you can enjoy the beauties of Nuwara Eliya and the plains at the same time. You would also be on the lookout for Nuwara Eliya hotels. You are definitely in for a treat if you choose Jetwing St. Andrews. And what’s more? You are only two and a half hours away from the Horton Plains National Park.

When the first signs of dawn start to show on the charcoal sky, it’s the perfect time to make your way to the National Park. If you want to experience the steep plunge at the World’s End and marvel at the view from this lofty height, you must reach this spot between 6am and 10am. Curtains of mist recede in order to reveal an End that’s daringly beautiful. If you look very carefully you would also be able to spot Adam’s Peak!
The World’s End is not the ‘be all and end all’ of the National Park. The nature that surrounds is also striking. The plains are home to many species endemic to Sri Lanka. Thus, an observant eye will be quick to notice yellow-eared bulbuls, ashy-headed babblers, fantailed warblers and many more gorgeous birds. The sambar deer also certainly love to be gazed upon!

The Baker’s Falls is also not to be missed. This cascading wonder is named after Samuel Baker, an explorer who is said to have mysteriously disappeared in the plains. Even though it would sound ominous, a journey certainly needs a healthy dose of mystery.
The Horton Plains National Park will awaken the inner-adventurer in you.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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