{"id":161632,"date":"2021-05-18T11:10:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T05:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=161632"},"modified":"2023-01-17T13:49:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:19:33","slug":"horton-plains-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/horton-plains-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit The World’s End At Horton Plains National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world is definitely the Horton Plains National Park<\/strong> in Sri Lanka. The park is spread over the two highest mountains in the area called Kirigalpotta and Totapola. The plateau-like structure along with plains on one end, thick forests and mountains on other make the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. You will find a number of waterfalls, lakes, rocky hills and views of the ocean in this part of the country. The forest is home to a number of wild animals and birds, however, most large animals remain elusive and unapproachable.<\/p>\n

Horton Plains National Park Basic Info<\/h2>\n
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Read on to know more about the Horton Plains Park, the only park in Sri Lanka where you can get out of your vehicle and take a walk in the wilderness, making hiking a star feature here.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Sri Lanka
Area:<\/strong> 31.6 Sq. Km.
Opening Hours:<\/strong> 6 AM – 6 PM<\/p>\n

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Horton Plains National Park Map<\/h2>\n

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How To Reach Horton Plains<\/h2>\n
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By Air:<\/strong> You can fly to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo from anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

By Road:<\/strong> The town of Nuwara Eliya usually serves as the point where most backpackers and travelers spend the night before starting early the next day to Horton Plains. The journey will take around two hours and is usually done in hired taxis or tuk-tuks. It is best to visit the park in a group of more than three people as the vehicle cost gets divided equally.<\/p>\n

By Train:<\/strong> Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya is easily accessible from Haputale, Ella and Nanu Oya due to direct train services. There is a train station in the Ohiya village (10 KM away from the park entrance), another one is at Pattipola (highest railway station in Sri Lanka at around 6200 feet) on the way back to Nuwara Eliya from the park.<\/p>\n

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Horton Plains National Park Entrance Fee<\/h2>\n
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There are a number of sites in this region which are free to access, however, the Horton Plains National Park entry fee is definitely on the costlier side if you are not from the country itself. Vehicle charges are levied separately (up to INR 500), which makes the park one of the most expensive places you can go to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Horton Plains National Park ticket price<\/h2>\n

Sri Lankan Nationals:<\/strong> INR 30
Foreigners:<\/strong> INR 1150<\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit Horton Plains National Park<\/h2>\n
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The best time to visit the park is the start of the year, especially from January to March. The Horton Plains National Park weather is quite cloudy and misty around the year, however, the beginning of the year has less precipitation which leads to better views. You would also come across lesser crowds. It is also best to start early for your journey to the park and reach the World\u2019s End by nine in the morning to ensure a good view.<\/p>\n

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