The Horton Plains Walking Trail is one of the most spectacular hiking experiences in Sri Lanka. Located inside Horton Plains National Park in the Central Highlands, the circular trail takes you through misty grasslands, montane cloud forests and beautiful highland scenery. The main trail is approximately 9 km long and can usually be completed in around 3 hours, although most visitors should allow 3–4 hours for photography and sightseeing.
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Horton Plains Hiking & Walking Trail
The trail’s main highlights include Mini World’s End, World’s End and Baker’s Falls, making it one of the best walks for travellers who want to experience the natural beauty of Sri Lanka in a single hike.
Horton Plains Walking Trail Overview
The Horton Plains trail starts near the Horton Plains Visitor Centre and follows a circular route through the park. The landscape changes throughout the walk, from open patana grasslands to dense montane cloud forest and scenic viewpoints. This is one of the best Horton Plains Hiking & Walking Trail in Sri Lanka.
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.