Planning a trip from Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains? Horton Plains National Park is one of the best places to visit from Sri Lanka’s famous hill-country town. Located approximately 32 km from Nuwara Eliya, Horton Plains can be reached by private car, taxi or organised tour via Ambewela and Pattipola.
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Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains
The journey takes you through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands, including tea plantations, mountain scenery and the cool highland environment around Pattipola.
Horton Plains is particularly popular for its World’s End viewpoint, Mini World’s End, Baker’s Falls and 9 km circular walking trail.
Nuwara Eliya to Horton Plains – Complete Travel & Hiking Guide
Horton Plains is approximately 32 km from Nuwara Eliya by the main road route via Ambewela and Pattipola.
Although the distance is relatively short, the journey can take longer than expected because of winding mountain roads and changing road conditions.
For international travellers, it is best to allow sufficient time for the journey and arrive at Horton Plains early enough to complete the hiking trail comfortably.
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.