Horton Plains opening hours are approximately 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Knowing the Horton Plains opening hours is important when planning your visit to Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka. The park is best visited early in the morning, especially if you want to see the spectacular views from World’s End before mist and clouds reduce visibility.
More Details – Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains Opening Hours
Sri Lanka Tourism recommends visiting Horton Plains between approximately 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, when conditions are generally more suitable for enjoying the panoramic views.
Horton Plains is primarily a walking and hiking destination. Visitors enter the national park through designated entrances and then explore the main attractions along the approximately 9 km circular walking trail.
World’s End Horton Plains Hiking Trail
The only way to reach World’s End within the national park is by walking the designated hiking trail. Horton Plains is particularly special because it is a Sri Lankan national park where visitors explore the main attractions on foot rather than by traditional safari jeep.
The main circular trail is approximately 9 km and takes around 3–4 hours, depending on your walking pace, photography stops and weather conditions.
Recommended Visiting Time
Early morning: 6:00 AM onwards
For visitors planning to hike the main Horton Plains trail, we recommend arriving as early as possible.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Recommended arrival | Around 6:00 AM |
| Best viewing period | Approximately 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Main hiking trail | Approximately 9 km |
| Walking time | Around 3–4 hours |
| Main attractions | World’s End, Mini World’s End & Baker’s Falls |
| Entry | National Park permit required |
| Best starting point | Horton Plains Visitor Centre |
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 Safari and 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.