Planning a visit to Horton Plains National Park and Do you know How to Get to Horton Plains? The park is located in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, close to Nuwara Eliya, Ohiya and Pattipola. The easiest way to visit is by private car or taxi, especially if you want to arrive early for the best chance of clear views at World’s End.
More Details – Horton Plains National Park
How to Get to Horton Plains
Horton Plains is not a conventional jeep-safari park. Your vehicle takes you to the park entrance, and the famous attractions such as World’s End, Mini World’s End and Baker’s Falls are explored on foot along the designated walking trail.
📍 Where Is Horton Plains National Park?
Horton Plains National Park is situated in the highlands of central Sri Lanka at an elevation of around 2,100–2,300 metres above sea level. It is approximately 32 km from Nuwara Eliya and can be reached through the scenic highland areas of Ambewela and Pattipola.
How to Get to Horton Plains from Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya is the most popular base for visiting Horton Plains.
The road journey takes you through beautiful highland scenery, tea plantations, Ambewela and Pattipola before reaching the park.
Suggested route:
Nuwara Eliya → Blackpool → Ambewela → Pattipola → Horton Plains
The distance is approximately 32 km, although the actual travel time depends on road and weather conditions.
How to Get to Horton Plains from Ella
Ella is one of Sri Lanka’s most popular mountain destinations, and many travellers want to combine Ella and Horton Plains in the same itinerary.
A convenient option is:
Ella → Ohiya → Horton Plains → Nuwara Eliya
You can arrange a private vehicle from Ella, visit Horton Plains early in the day, complete the hiking trail and then continue to Nuwara Eliya.
This is particularly useful if your Sri Lanka itinerary includes:
Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Horton Plains → Ella
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.