The Horton Plains hiking guide is your complete guide to exploring one of Sri Lanka’s most spectacular highland landscapes on foot. Located in the cool Central Highlands, Horton Plains National Park is famous for its misty grasslands, cloud forests, dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls and unique wildlife.
The main Horton Plains hiking trail is approximately 9 km long and follows a circular route from the Visitor Centre. The complete walk can take around three hours, although most visitors should allow additional time for photography, sightseeing, wildlife watching and rest stops.
The highlights of the hike include Mini World’s End, World’s End and Baker’s Falls, making Horton Plains one of the best hiking experiences in Sri Lanka.
Horton Plains Hiking Trail at a Glance
Hiking Information
Details
Location
Central Highlands, Sri Lanka
Starting point
Horton Plains Visitor Centre
Trail length
Approximately 9 km
Trail type
Circular walking route
Typical hiking time
Around 3 hours
Main attractions
Mini World’s End, World’s End, Baker’s Falls
Landscape
Grasslands, cloud forests, wetlands and streams
Difficulty
Moderate
Best time
Early morning
Recommended footwear
Hiking or comfortable walking shoes
Weather
Cool, windy, misty and rainy conditions possible
Why Is Horton Plains Famous for Hiking?
Horton Plains is different from many of Sri Lanka’s other national parks because the main attractions are explored by walking rather than through a conventional jeep safari.
The hiking trail takes you through changing landscapes within a relatively short distance.
During the walk you can experience:
Highland grasslands
Montane cloud forests
Mountain viewpoints
Waterfalls
Streams
Mist-covered landscapes
Sambar deer
Endemic birds
Unique highland vegetation
Safari Packages
Private Afternoon Tour Itinerary
5.00 am: Pick up from your hotel in the Nuwara Eliya area hotels and transfer to Horton Plains National Park (within 5km from Nuwaar Eliya town)
6.00am: Begin your hike through the beautiful highland grasslands and cloud forests. World’s End → Mini World’s End → Baker’s Falls. Enjoy the spectacular viewpoints and waterfall before completing the walking trail.
11:00 AM – Complete the trail
11.30 pm – Drop back to your hotel
If you want we can arrange optional Ambewela Farm Visit, Strawberry farm Visit and Nuwara Eliya City Tour
NOTE: Time may be change depend on traffic and weather conditions.
Day Tour Price
Rate – Adults Fee- Per Person
Entrance ticket fee for Horton Plains National Park Safariand Transport:Per Person Cost Price (min 2 Person) – US$ 80 / EUR 77 / GBP 73) per foreign adult and US$ 40 / EUR 39 / GBP 37 per foreign child of age 03 – 12 years are applicable.
