Horton Plains Trekking Tour
Explore Horton Plains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Horton plain N.P forms an undulating plateau of more than 2000 meters high. This park consists of open grasslands interpenetrates with umbrella-shaped montane forest patches. Sri Lanka’s second and third highest mountains namely, mount Kirigalpotta (2389m) and Thotupolakanda(2357 m) are visible at the edge of the plateau adding a picturesque backdrop to the park. But the most famous and stunning feature of the park is the World’s End, where the plateau comes to a sudden end, and drops straight down for 880 meters. The scenic plains of the park often obscured by mist are excellent walking grounds for visitors.
The western slope of Horton N.P comprises of the most extensive breathtaking montane cloud forest surviving in Sri Lanka. The plain area of stupendous beauty and contains most of the endemic plants and animals that reside in Sri Lanka wet and montane zones. The plateau is 2100 m in heights, which is the highest point table in Sri Lanka.
Description
Horton Plains Trekking Tour will start at 7.30 am from Kandy, Gampola, Nuwara Eliya to Horton plains national park. On the way, you can see the highest lack in Sri Lanka and also you can feel cool, crisp breezes and magnificent views of Ambewela Milk Farm. This tour takes you on a 9 Km trek through the moist tropical jungle, within its dense undergrowth and some wide-open fields. The charm and richness of the mountain range concealed in mist, encircling the plain are enhanced by the sparkling barkers falls. Two escarpments the Mini-worlds end and the Greater Worlds end that drops by 274 m and 880 m respectively are also located within this national park at the southern boundary.
A variety of wildlife including endemic Rhino-horned and Hump-nosed Lizards, highland bird species including the Sri Lanka White-eye, Dull-blue Flycatcher, Sri Lanka Bush Warbler, Yellow-eared Bulbul may be encountered. Also keep your eye out for troops of Bear Monkey, and Sambar (Sri Lanka’s largest species of deer) which are regularly seen in the plains close to the entrance.
- 07.30 am – Pick-up from hotel
- 03.00 pm – Departure & dropped off to the hotel
Tour Highlight
- 8 Hours guided trip
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- 1-3 guests – Tuk-tuk | More than 4 – Optional
- English speaking professional private guide
- Available refreshment & 1.5L bottle of water per guest
- National park fees including all taxes
Additional Information about Horton Plains Trekking Tour: Before making a reservation at 4restlankatours we encourage you to follow this information, Not recommended for pregnant women | Not recommended for participant with serious medical conditions | Vegetarian option is available and if food affects your health conditions please inform us before the tour | The tour and visit some destinations may change depending on weather conditions | The duration of the transfers will depend on the time of day and traffic condition | Recommend to wear shoes for your choice | Lower price rate in Sri Lanka | Prices depend on how many people in your party
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