Horton Plains

In 1988, Horton Plains National Park was established as a national park in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. It is surrounded by cloud forest and montane grassland and is situated at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 meters. It has a diverse animal and plant population, and many of the species are local endemics.

This is a crucial habitat for species in an open, grassy woods. The leopard, sambar, and the rare purple-faced langur are among the species that can be found here. The Sri Lanka white-eye, yellow-eared bulbul, and dull-blue flycatcher are examples of endemic highland birds. The lowlands’ World’s End, a sheer cliff with a 1050 m plunge, is a popular tourist destination. The picturesque Baker’s Falls are seen on the way back. It is preferable to go early in the morning to see the wildlife and view World’s End before the morning mists shut in.