Nuwara Eliya Trip Overview
Make an early start to Horton Plains National Park at 06:00. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll take a guided walk along the nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. 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. You will continue your journey up to Bakers waterfalls.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka
Make an early start to Horton Plains National Park at 06:00. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll take a guided walk along the nature trails to a viewpoint known as World’s End. 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. You will continue your journey up to Bakers waterfalls.
The Horton Plains plateau comes to a sudden end at World’s End, a stunning escarpment that plunges 880m. The walk here is 4km, but the trail then loops back to Baker’s Falls (2km) and continues back to the entrance (another 3.5km). The 9.5km round trip takes a leisurely Four hours.
Highlights
• Discover a large number of endemic flora and Fauna
• Gaze out from the view point known as the world’s end
• Trekking and hiking
• See Bakers Waterfall
Includes
• Pick-up and drop-off from the hotels in Nuwaraeliya
• Dual air Conditioned Comfortable Vehicle
• English Speaking local guide
• All government taxes
Not Included
• Entry fee to Horton Plains National park
• Morning Breakfast and Lunch
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Know before you go
• Not recommended for persons who are having back injuries and health problems
• Wear strong and comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen, food and water.
