Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya

A biodiversity hotspot in the heart of Nuwara Eliya

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Nov - Apr
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About Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka is the windiest and one of the coldest locations in the country. Horton Plains National Park is located on the southern part of the central region of Sri Lanka. Spreading across over 3,169 hectares of the top area of the island, Horton Plains is located at an altitude of 2,100 meters above the level of the sea, between the regions of Kirigalpotta and Totapola.

Horton Plains National Park is a declared UNESCO World Heritage site, which was declared the same, in 2010, in the view of a large number of endemic flora and fauna species. It consists of ecosystems such as mountain green forests, marshy lands, green grasslands, and aquatic ecosystems.

Since the rich biodiversity of Horton Plains is yet to be explored more by people, it provides invaluable opportunities to those engaged in educational and research activities. You will find several waterfalls, rocky hills, lakes, and gorgeous views of the ocean in this part of the country here at Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.

The ‘plains’ join together to create a plateau of rises and falls over 2000m high, which are covered by wild grasslands and interspersed with certain specific patches of filigree waterfalls, thick forest, misty lakes and rocky outcrops. The plateau’s sharp end is also known as ‘World’s End’, a massive near 880m drop.

The climate of Horton Plain National Park in Sri Lanka is that of wet montane forests. The average temperature is 14-16 degrees celsius while humidity is relatively low at 65%, as per the annual record. While annual rainfall of highlands is 2540mm, Horton Plain National Park record 5000mm rainfall annually. During the dry season, the temperature falls down to 5-degree centigrade.

The fauna of the region includes 24 species of mammals, 87 species of birds, 9 species of reptiles, 15 species of amphibians and 2 species of fishes. The most frequented site by animals in Horton Plains are herds of Sambar Deer. Among the other mammals in the park are Stripe-necked Mongoose, Long-tailed Giant Squirrel Wild Boar, the endemic Bear Monkey, and Toque Monkey, and others.

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Sarah's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Travel Triangle helped us connect with local travel agencies in Sri Lanka which helped us plan our itinerary and trip in a smooth manner

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S's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Our holiday with trip travel hub was good. Efficient service for people in our group wanting a change in itenary at last moment. Travel agent was very accommodating. Gave us good car with driver. Only at Mirissa the room given to us was on 4th floor but no lift facility.

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Moushumi's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

I would say my overall trip was fine but there is scope of improvement when it comes to itinerary and planning. We could not cover a lot of points irrespective of the fact we started everyday as early as 9am. We barely got any time to shop in Colombo, in fact Lotus tower was the only place we could vidit after our arrival to Colombo and the cab driver didn't let us shop the next day or on our last day when we headed 5-6 hours early to the airport. The hotels were good except for the fact that two of them had no lifts but we had to climb stairs which was not beforehand. In fact the hotel which had a great view in Kandy, I requested the agent if we could stay there instead of going to Nuwara eliya but since it was last minute it was not acceptable. I would give 3 out 5 as there is scope of having better experience. My best memory is the time we spent in the Millennium elephant orphanage where we fed and bathed the elephant and walked with one.

Moushumi Ghosh Hyderabad

Vipul's 8 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Trip Travel Hub provided what they promised, good car, good driver which is the most important aspect of the tour. Sachini from Trip Travel hub was in constant touch with us before the journey started, share the details of the vehicle before hand. Doshan during the whole trip was very helpful and guided us through out the trip. Trip travel hub is an agency which can be trusted for Srilanka tours.

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Alency's 4 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

Hie. It was my first international trip with my frnd . The trip organised was so well. It was in our comfit zone. Did not find any trouble during the trip with the agency, driver dinuka was a gem of a person given to us by the tours. He helped us in many ways. A memorable trip All the places that was adviced to us was good. I liked Kandy a lot

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Ramyashri's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

We had our Srilanka trip booked with travel triangle which provided 3 agents who were extremely patient with our itenary requests multiple times with multiple combinations. The Glamour Asia tours Pvt Ltd whose service we availed was extremely good . The booking process right from itenary preparation, initial payment and hotel booking confirmation was given to us in detail.The process of payment at the destination with the agent was easy and seamless. thanks Travel triangle for making the trip memorable and hassle free

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You can take your car up to the point where tickets are issued. Beyond that is foot trail to ensure the safety of animals and other species within the park. Hence, one has to walk from thereon.

Warm clothes should be kept along with as it gets cold at the summit. Also, raincoat should be carried along as it rains quite unexpectedly.