Horton Plains National Park - SriLankaS

Horton Plains National Park

Sri Lankan sambar deer occur in large herds

Sri Lankan sambar deer occur in large herds

 Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. This region was designated a national park in 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from Ohiya, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the world-famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Nuwara Eliya.

All the important things in brief

Stratification: Wet grasslands & Sub-Montane and Montane forest

Area: 3,160ha

Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (nature), National Park

Altitude: 2100 – 2200mm

Temperature: 15 C°

Annual Rainfall: 2500 – 5000mm

Best time of year to visit: November to March

Optimum duration of stay: 1 to 3 nights

One day excursion: From Nuwara Eliya

Most convenient accommodation option: Nuwara Eliya

Nature Highlights: The escarpment (900m) called World’s End, Barker’s falls

Wildlife – regular sight: Herds of Sambar Deer

Location: Central Highlands of Sri Lanka

From Colombo Airport

From Kandy

From Nuwara Eliya