Wildlife Park
Horton Plains
National Park
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Horton Plains
NATIONAL PARK
Everyone knows Horton Plains for its breathtaking views, cool climate and the iconic World’s End. But there’s so much more to it than what meets the eye. Did you know that it is actually a national park? Located in the central province, Horton Plains National Park is a highly unique ecosystem that’s home to a large variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Standing around 2000m above sea level, Horton Plains National Park is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with life. Characterised by a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, forests and grassland, it’s home to 24 mammal species such as deer, wild boar, leopard, elk and giant squirrel.
The park is also home to many rare and endemic birds, with about 87 species (out of which 12 are endemic) recorded here. While you won’t see much wildlife up here, it doesn’t really matter with the abundance of birdlife and flora. It is also home to endemic species of flora like the Nelu flower, which only blooms every 12 years.
Hiking through Horton Plains is fairly easy and an absolute delight. The trail is a 9.5km loop which will take you through the park’s main attractions: the World’s End - a sheer drop of 880m that will make your heart race and Baker’s Falls. The hike will take you through lush grasslands, misty forests and lush cloud forests and encounter cascading waterfalls, making it a nature lover’s paradise without a doubt.
P.S. Wake up early and get a head start to avoid crowds and get a good view!
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No two wildlife parks in Sri Lanka are the same. Whether you want to catch a glimpse of elusive leopards in Yala or soak in the serene beauty of Horton Plains, there’s a park for every kind of traveller.
If you are into safari experiences that will make your heart racing with sightings of elephants, leopards and sloth bears, parks like Udawalawe and Wilpattu are the best. Want something more off the beaten path? Head to the quieter, less visited parks like Gal Oya and Bundala National Parks.
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