Horton plains is a national park which is protected are in the central high lands of Sri lanka and its covered by montane grass land and cloud forest. This plateau at altitude of 2100-2300 meters from the sea level.
Also the highest biodiversity and many species found in this area is endemic to the region. Also it was designated as National Park in 1988.
Best possible to this location 8Km from Ohiya, 6Km from Ohiya Gap / Dondra Watch and 32Km from Nuwara Eliya.
It is best to travel through Train to Pattipola station due to scenic views. And from Pattipola Station you will be able to hire a Van or a Car to travel to the gates of Worlds End. Or you walking will be a life experience. Total Up and Down walking will be 32Km. But make sure to have vehicle ready when you come back to Pattipola station.
Original name of the area was “Maha eli thanna” which means Great Open Plains. But in the British period it was name after Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton
The British Governor from 1831 - 1837.
It has been known that Great Rawana King had a Fortress and huge city all round the Horton plain and was proven by the Archaeological Excavation Evidence of Charcoal Layer in the grounds of Horton Plains that there was a War which all the buildings was burned to dust.
Wow, I am impressed by the thoroughness and by the beauty of the place!
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I have gone there several time there after i left high school, this will be my 7th visit with my Family Mom / Dad / and one of my close friend who drove us there by a van.
After i left high school i walk towards the worlds end which is 16 Km from pattipola station.
About that Worlds End Edge of the mountain. There 2 view points, one with a easy access but No safety railing, even the other higher view point is also with No safety railing. Very risky on a windy day. Also the mist almost covers walking path which is very dangerous. Best month to visit is on April / August / July and October.
From the Worlds End Gate there is a trail towards “Kirigalpoththa” one of the best hiking location.
The most beautiful thing i always experience is the Nature / Silence and the Clean Air. Nothing is better than those. I was very lucky to see the end of Worlds End, because it was not misty season. All my previous visits was Misty.
