Parks & Gardens · 9 of the best in Sri Lanka
Horton Plains National Park and World’s End
Early-morning walk
About Horton Plains National Park and World’s End
Horton Plains is a high, cool plateau of grassland and cloud forest, part of the UNESCO-listed Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. A loop walk of about 9–10 km leads to World’s End, where the escarpment drops away for hundreds of metres, and to Baker’s Falls. Start at dawn: by late morning the mist usually rolls in and hides the view. Plastic is restricted in the park, and it is cold early in the morning, so bring a warm layer.
Why it's on our list
- World’s End
- Baker’s Falls
- Start at dawn
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Horton Plains National Park and World’s End before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Horton Plains National Park and World’s End are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya18 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Little Adam’s Peak30 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Peradeniya Botanic Gardens57 kmCar or taxi 174 min
- Temple of the Tooth, Kandy58 kmCar or taxi 176 min
- Kandy Lake59 kmCar or taxi 179 min