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Horton Plains National Park

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Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park
Phone:
+94 523 539 042

Hours:
Sunday6am - 6pm
Monday6am - 6pm
Tuesday6am - 6pm
Wednesday6am - 6pm
Thursday6am - 6pm
Friday6am - 6pm
Saturday6am - 6pm


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 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 from Ohiya, 6 kilometres from the world famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and 32 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains . Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan sambar deer feature as typical mammals and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused by a natural phenomenon. The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park.
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