[2025 Nuwara Eliya District Attraction] Travel Guide for Horton Plains National Park (Updated Jan)

If you want to get lost in nature then you must visit this humongous National Park which is located in Nuwara Eliya district. It is the most popular wetlands which you will really enjoy hiking with beautiful views The Horton Plains are home to some of Sri Lanka's most endangered bird species and amphibians. I recommend to her tickets way in advance and spent at least 3 hours because it is a big park. Normally there is a line at the entrance eay morning as people arrive there from 5am to get a spot to see the sunrise. #travellater #hortonplains #srilanka #nuwaraeliya #hiking

9-Day Sri Lanka In-Depth Tour: Explore the perfect blend of nature and culture, and fall in love with every moment on this mysterious island! -------- Sri Lanka, an ancient Buddhist country🕉, boasts beautiful beaches🏖 and tea plantations🌱. The customs here are unique, and the people are warm and hospitable. Climb Adam's Peak🏔, feel the weight of history, and explore the mystery of the Temple of the Tooth! -------- 🌟Recommended Itinerary: Sri Lanka Adventure Tour🌟 Day 1: Arrive in Colombo, transfer to the hotel, and rest to prepare for your Sri Lanka tour. Day 2-3: Visit Dambulla, the Elephant Orphanage, and the spectacular Sigiriya. Then head to Kandy to explore the Temple of the Tooth and the tranquil Kandy Lake. Day 4: Head to Nuwara Eliya, experience the tea plantation train, check out the Pink Post Office, and feel the charm of the British tea town. Day 5: Hike the Horton Plains in Nuwara Eliya, enjoy the spectacular views at the World's End, and then head to Yala. Day 6-7: Go on a jeep safari in Yala National Park, visit Galle Fort, and watch the stilt fishermen. Then enjoy free time on the southern coast, with optional activities such as a boat tour of the mangroves, a visit to the turtle hatchery, or whale watching. Day 8: Take the coastal train back to Colombo, enjoy a city tour, and have a buffet at the Lotus Tower revolving restaurant. Day 9: End your wonderful Sri Lanka tour and return to your departure city. -------- Must-Visit Attractions: 🦁 Sigiriya: Known as the eighth wonder of the world, this orange-red giant rock hides a spectacular aerial palace! This is a must-visit place in Sri Lanka! 🌳 Horton Plains National Park: Want to get close to nature? This is the place to be! With a wide variety of wildlife and stunning scenery, it's a paradise for photography enthusiasts! 🙏 Temple of the Tooth: This temple houses the tooth relic of the Buddha, a convergence of faith and history. Feel the tranquility and solemnity here. -------- Travel Checklist:🌟 📞 Don't forget a SIM card. Dialog SIM cards have good signal and affordable call rates. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter. Sri Lanka has a unique socket type, so this is a must-have. 🎫 Although it's visa-free, you still need to carry your passport, flight itinerary, etc. 👕 If you're visiting Sri Lanka in December, bring some lightweight long sleeves and sun protection clothing to protect against the sun and the cold. 🔋 Chargers and power banks. When you're out and about, a charged phone will give you peace of mind. That's it for the essentials. Get ready for a fun trip to Sri Lanka! -------- Sri Lanka, the land of smiles, is waiting for you to discover more surprises!🌺 Don't forget to like, save, and share your travel stories~✨

Dear friends! Now I bring you a super practical 9-day travel guide to Sri Lanka to create a travel list you can’t miss! Come and take a look with us to see what must-do highlights there are! / 🎈🎉Route List: D1-D2: Set sail from Shanghai and arrive in Colombo/Negombo, Sri Lanka. The next day, go to the "Elephant Orphanage" in Colombo/Negombo-Pinnawela to experience the fun of feeding elephants and explore the eighth wonder of the world, "Lion Rock". D3-D4: Visit the Buddhist holy land - Dambulla "Dambulla Caves" and Kandy's "Temple of the Tooth + Watch Kandyan Dance Performance". On the fourth day, we will enjoy the beautiful scenery of nature at the "Royal Botanical Gardens" in Kandy, and walk along the Tea Mountain Trail to the "Tea Mountain + Pink Post Office" in Nuwara Eliya. D5-D6: Take a tour of Noir Eliya's "Tea Garden Train" on a world natural heritage site, the same Alpine Tea Garden Train used in "The Wizard of Oz". Finally, we took a safari in an open-top jeep in Yala's "National Wildlife Park". D7-D8: The golden moment of the trip, first enjoy the animated scenes of Spirited Away on the "Seaside Train", then go shopping and enjoy the "Upgraded Seafood Meal" in Colombo's "City Tour". Later, return to Shanghai from Colombo. D9: End of the pleasant trip and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. / Must-visit attractions: 👇👇👇 🦁 Lion Rock: It is called the eighth wonder of the world. It is like an orange-red rock palace hanging in the sky. It is incredibly spectacular! 🌿Horton Plains National Park: Like a 😮kingdom of wild animals and plants, the scenery is picturesque and makes people forget to leave. 🙏 Buddha Tooth Relic Temple: The tooth relic of Sakyamuni is enshrined here. For people who believe in Buddhism, it is extremely sacred. Even people who do not believe in Buddhism will be intoxicated by its tranquility and solemnity. 🏞️Dambulla Grottoes: The murals on the walls are lifelike, as if they are a natural art gallery. There are statues of kings inside. Every detail reveals the weight and mystery of history. It is definitely a must-experience place when traveling! The above are the must-see attractions in Sri Lanka, ⁉️ waiting for you to explore! / Some tips: 1. Visa information: Sri Lanka is visa-free for Chinese citizens. Once your passport is ready, you can set off easily. ✈️ 2. Currency exchange rate: The exchange rate of Sri Lankan rupee to RMB is about 1:0.036, so keep your eyes peeled when exchanging. 💵 3. Food: You must try Sri Lankan seafood, especially giant crabs, which are delicious and cost about 100 yuan per person. 🦞 4. Price of specialty products: Sri Lankan black tea and sapphires are specialties, and pottery handicrafts are also very distinctive, with prices ranging from about 50-100 RMB. 💎Money skills make financial management more worry-free. / This is the charm of Sri Lanka. Are you ready to explore this pearl of the Indian Ocean? Come, go on an adventure with me~🌴🐘🥥🍹

Hey guys, a 7-day tour of Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise! Here's a super practical guide to help you explore this mysterious country with ease. Save it now! -- 🚩Itinerary: DAY 1: Departure ✈️ Negombo Arrive in Negombo, enjoy VIP exclusive pick-up service, and start your Sri Lanka tour! DAY 2: St. Mary's Church 💒 -> Sigiriya 🦁 Visit the historic St. Mary's Church, then head to the spectacular Sigiriya to experience the fusion of nature and culture. DAY 3: Minneriya National Park 🌳 -> Temple of the Tooth Relic 🙏 -> Kandy Lake 🌊 -> Kandy Old Town 🏰 Travel through the wildlife world of Minneriya National Park, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic, stroll along Kandy Lake, and explore the charm of Kandy Old Town. DAY 4: Royal Botanic Gardens 🌻 -> Pink Post Office 💌 Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire the rich and diverse plant landscape, then head to the unique Pink Post Office to send a postcard from Sri Lanka. DAY 5: Horton Plains National Park 🏞️ -> Great World's End Drop 🌄 -> New Zealand Farm 🐄 -> Lake Gregory 💧 Hike through Horton Plains National Park, challenge the thrilling Great World's End Drop, experience the tranquility and beauty of New Zealand Farm, and enjoy the natural scenery of Lake Gregory. DAY 6: Galle Fort 🏯 -> Galle Fort Clock Tower 🕰️ -> Koggala Stilt Fishermen 🎣 Explore the historical sites of Galle Fort, climb the Galle Fort Clock Tower for a panoramic view, and then head to Koggala to watch the traditional stilt fishermen. DAY 7: Turtle Hatchery 🐢 -> Temple in the Water 🛕 -> Independence Square 🚩 -> Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall 🏢 Visit the Turtle Hatchery to learn about conservation work, visit the unique Temple in the Water, tour Independence Square to commemorate the country's independence, and finally visit the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall to experience the modern atmosphere of Sri Lanka. -- Tips: 1. 💸 Exchange rate: 100 RMB ≈ 4,027.96 Sri Lankan Rupees, calculate in advance~ 2. ⏰ Time difference: Sri Lanka is 2.5 hours behind Beijing time, so adjust your schedule accordingly. 3. 📝 Visa: Sri Lanka is visa-free, so you can travel easily! 4. 🍛 Food: Egg Hoppers and Sambol are a must-try for a new taste experience~ -- Sri Lanka, a country of smiles waiting for you to explore! Follow me for more travel tips to make your trip even more exciting! 🌴✨

🌊 Don't be scared off by the word "bankrupt" Sri Lanka is much more fun than you think! I can tell you from personal experience that it's beautiful and not crowded 🔥 It's quieter than Southeast Asia and friendlier than Europe and America! 🌞 Affected by the tropical monsoon Sri Lanka is surrounded by the sea on all sides But if you want to have fun, you need to avoid the rainy season~ Key point: April to October is the season to play in the east of Trincomalee!! Please ignore the central and southern parts, it's not the right season, the experience is basically 0 Look at the locals and Europeans and Americans who love to go to Trincomalee for summer vacation You know this trip is the right choice✅ ⭐Snorkeling⭐Boating⭐Hiking⭐Safari chasing elephants ⭐Chasing dolphins⭐Sea train⭐Tropical river rafting A country about the size of 2 Hainan, filled with all the fun in the universe! 📝Visa: The e-visa window is currently closed, all are on arrival🆓 Fill in the entry card on the plane, bring your passport and round-trip ticket itinerary🉑departure 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reminder: The queue is very long during the summer vacation, if you are with your family, it is not recommended to queue, it is more time-saving and labor-saving to apply for an e-visa in advance 🤩 Rich gameplay that both adults and children love: ✅Snorkel on Pigeon Island and get close to marine life ✅Take a speedboat out to sea and chase the dolphins🐬 ✅Take a small train through the green fields and experience the cool rafting in Kithulgala ✅Take a jeep safari and encounter a herd of wild elephants ✅Climb Lion Rock and explore the spectacular "Eighth Wonder of the World" ✅Hike Horton Plains and watch the cliff sunset at "World's End"

#hortonplains #srilanka #ohiya #nature #wonderoftheasia #nuwaraeliya

Summer retreat, highland tea plantations and pastures. Summer retreat, the city of Nuwara Eliya in the highlands of Sri Lanka is the most suitable, with summer temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, boasting highland tea plantations, New Zealand pastures, and other landscapes. There are British-style buildings everywhere, also known as Little London. Attraction Recommendations Highland Tea Plantation Mackwood It is the largest tea plantation area in Nuwara, where you can visit tea production and also enjoy complimentary black tea and snacks. You can tour the tea mountains. Admission is free. New Zealand Pasture Round trip by bus costs 66 rupees. Admission is 200 rupees, fresh milk: 50 rupees. You can tour the pastures, visit the cowsheds, and observe the milk production process. Horton Plains Highland plains trekking, watching the sunrise, you can carpool in the town area or at a homestay, 200 yuan, including round trip, tour, and guided team. Accommodation: If you like lively places, you can stay near the post office in the town center for convenience, or if you prefer quiet, you can stay on the mountain. Standard rooms start at 80 yuan. Dining: Sri Lankan and Indian diets are similar, mainly consisting of curry rice.

D5 Horton Plains National Park Horton Plains National Park Our journey today starts with a hike in Horton Plains. We took a chartered car from Nuwara Eliya, which took about 1.5 hours. The plains are located at an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters and is a national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The highlight of Horton Plains is the cliff that drops straight down at a height of 870 meters. If you face the morning light and mist and look far away, you can vaguely see the southern coast and the Indian Ocean. This is the legendary "end of the world". The entire Horton Plains is like a big circle, so if you hike, you can choose clockwise or counterclockwise directions. No matter which direction you start from, you will eventually return to the starting point. If you want to avoid tourists, you can choose the counterclockwise direction. Along the way, you will also encounter a big waterfall. The whole journey is about 9.5 kilometers and takes 3-4 hours. Tisza-Mo-Haramegye Lake Afterwards, go to Lake Thissamaharama. The lake is not big but the scenery is beautiful. In the evening, there are a lot of egrets perching on the surrounding trees, which looks like a tree full of white flowers from afar, very artistic. Tips: 1. The road in Horton Plains is rugged, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes that fit well. 2. Horton Plains opening hours: 06:00-18:00. The best time to visit the end of the world* is from 6:00 to 10:00, during which you can see the villages at the foot of the mountain, the tea gardens in the distance, and even the southern coast. After that, the clouds and mist will quickly cover the view. *Note: "End of the world" is a popular tourist attraction in Horton Plains, Sri Lanka. 3. The temperature difference in the Horton Plains is large. Long sleeves and pants are needed in the morning and evening, but it's scorching hot at noon, so sun protection should be taken into consideration. 4. Bring enough food and water for the hiking trip, as there are few places to purchase them in the park. D6 Nuwole Aleye Yala Yala National Park Many people long for a wild hunting trip in Africa, but unfortunately it is difficult to realize due to the long distance. However, Yala National Park in Sri Lanka can give you a fantastic hunting trip. Visiting Yala National Park requires an early start because many animals will hide in the deep forest after the sun comes out, so you have to hurry to see more wildlife. Riding in a jeep and shuttling through the zoo, you will encounter water buffaloes soaking in the river, peacocks strutting arrogantly on the roadside from time to time, wild elephants and monkeys blocking the road, and you can also see spotted deer, crocodiles and various birds. You cannot get off the car halfway through the zoo, you have to go to a centralized rest area by the seaside to get off and rest. Meirei Beach We drove along the seaside from Yala Zoo and arrived at our second destination today - Mirissa Beach. You can freely enjoy the beach, running and playing in the soft sand and waves, or simply bask in the sun for a relaxing time. Tips: 1. When visiting the zoo, be prepared for dust. The scenic area is all dirt roads, so prepare headscarves, masks, and other items. 2. It is recommended to bring binoculars to easily observe small animals in the distance. 3. Sunscreen is necessary, apply more sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

Sri Lanka is a pearl on the Indian Ocean. When you come to Sri Lanka, besides going to the beach, the vast and innocent Horton Plain is also a must. The Horton Plains is a natural heritage of the world and the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The best time for hiking is from 6 am to 10 am. When you climb early in the morning, you will go to the sunrise first, then take the bus to the scenic gate. Then you will start a walking tour about eight kilometers. From the gate of the scenic spot to the end of the world, you can look forward to it. The Indian Ocean slowly feels the natural beauty and is very comfortable. Then follow the trail and return to the scenic gate before the hottest noon. Come and enjoy the Ceylon black tea.

Horton Plains National Park, one of Sri Lanka's best outdoor hiking sites, is one of the eight largest heritage sites in Sri Lanka. There is also a wildlife sanctuary, so it is common to meet small animals here. It takes 4-5 hours to get off the parking lot. You can go to the end of the world, the Great Falls and other scenic areas. Some roads are very narrow, accompanied by small streams along the road. Grasshoppers are more common here. So you know that clothes must be tied. The drone is forbidden in the entire national park. You can see the no-fly sign at the entrance, and there is a checkpoint not far from the entrance, so the drone will give up. We can see a variety of different landscapes during the walk. There are several places where the reindeer enters, and 100% wild.

If you have enjoyed the feeling of feeding the little deer in the park in the romantic cherry blossoms of Nara, then this deer appears next to the car, and looks like your scene with a gentle but unruly look. I am a family. The whole deer graze on the grass not far from the car. Although they can be seen that they are not afraid of people, unlike the captive animals, the deer grazing each time is very fast. In eating, there is no sense of leisure in captive animals. At the same time, there are always a few deer like sentinels, watching the surroundings with vigilance. The whole deer group seems to be a tight spring. It seems that even with an unexpected sound, the whole deer will disappear into the grass. Of course, there are also young deer who are not afraid of people, who dare to cross the road, although the eyes are still intentionally or unintentionally slamming the car.

The Horton Plain, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. At an altitude of 2100 to 2300 meters, it is covered by mountain grasslands and cloud forests, where the flora and fauna is extremely rich. Since there is no large carnivore here, it is the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows visitors to hike. The early morning of the Horton Plain is like a fairyland in the world. The sambar is like a beast in a mist. The rich vegetation allows them to enjoy it, unfettered and enjoy the gift of nature.

Before the Horton Plains, I was actually hesitant. . . Let me talk about the conditions first: 1, I need to get up at 4/5 in the morning, take an hour by car, and arrive at the entrance to the Horton Plain before dawn. 2, carpooling is a problem. 3, I heard that I have to go to the end of the world before 10:30, otherwise the eyes are full of white mist. (I will mention this later) 4, the entire trip, you need to go four or five hours of mountain roads. 5, everyone is mixed with the Horton Plains, or at the end of the world. Some people say that they are very special and worth visiting. Some people say that the scenery is flat, and many domestic ones are better than it. And on the night before departure, we are still looking for someone to team up for a carpool. . Wait, we are not packing a car, why should we team up? There is another episode here. The hotel side and our chartered drivers all said that the mountain roads that drive to the Horton Plain are very muddy, and the average car is difficult to drive. You need to rent their 9-person VAN commercial vehicle to go in smoothly. . At the same time, the travel notes before departure are almost all for the hotel chartered. . We didn't know the situation at the beginning. We all believed. Fortunately, we asked the domestic friends who just returned, saying that the road is not difficult to open, and even someone who directly made a sudden car would kill. . We only know that this is just the hotel side wanting to earn our fare and make the trick. Here to remind you, go to Horton Plains does not necessarily want the hotel to charter a car, the bully can sit in the past.

The Horton Plain is an important eco-tourism area in Sri Lanka, a natural heritage of the world, and the only national park in Sri Lanka that allows tourists to hike. Most of it is covered by pristine grassland, and there are a number of dense jungles dotted with rich landforms and species. The altitude is between 2100 and 2300 meters. Standing on the platform at the end of the world, you can see the village under the mountain, the tea garden in the distance, and even the south coast. The entire plain still preserves the original features. Except for the observation deck at the end of the world, the traces of artificial construction are rarely seen elsewhere. This is also the case. The unique natural scenery of the Horton Plain attracts domestic and foreign tourists. Trekking adventure. Tickets: Approximately 3,390 rupees, the chartered team will also charge a total round-trip price of 3,000-4,000 rupees, including tickets for the Horton Plains. opening time: 6

The Horton Plain in Sri Lanka is about 2,100 meters to 2,300 meters above sea level. To be sure, Holden is a undulating plateau, but this wave is not a turbulent wave, it is a flowing water, a gentle wave. Some people say that Horton is another sea in Lanka, a sea of grass, hidden in the grassy sea in the forest. It is also a paradise for Sambar. Sambar is the most common large animal on the Horton Plain. A variety of beautiful birds are also long-standing here. Horton is another animal paradise anyway. Its just a foggy year and its not easy to see a lot of animals. Before the arrival of the British, Horton still lived a lot of elephants.

The Horton Plains is a great place to hike, a paradise for hikers, covered with pristine vegetation, and the air in the morning is very fresh, and if you are lucky enough, you can see the elk at close range. If you want to choose to hike, you must get up early, the best walking time is 6 in the morning.