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Horton Plains National Park and World's End — Nuwara Eliya

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District

Nuwara Eliya

Province

Central

Best for

Trekkers and photographers; 9 km loop to sheer cliff drops and Baker's Falls

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About this place

National park about 1 hour from Nuwara Eliya; enter at 6 AM and walk straight to World's End before 9 AM mist. The 9-9.5 km loop takes 3-4 hours through cloud forest and grassland. Foreign fee around USD 25-30 plus vehicle charge; no plastic allowed, bring jacket and cash.

Visitor brief

Good to know before you go

• Enter at 6 AM and walk straight to World's End; mist closes the view after ~9 AM.
• The full loop is 9-9.5 km / 3-4 hours on exposed trail; bring jacket, water, snacks and cash.
• Foreign entry fee plus vehicle/service charges apply (tens of USD; rates change, confirm with DWC or your driver).
• No plastic allowed inside; leeches possible in wet months; stay on marked paths near cliff drops.
• Sambar deer are the resident herd species; mornings give the best wildlife sightings.

How to travel there

Base in Nuwara Eliya (~1 hr drive), Ohiya or Haputale. No public transport to the gate; hire a van/taxi for a 5-6 AM start so you reach World's End before 9 AM mist. Enter on foot only.

Where to stay

Stay in Nuwara Eliya town (all tiers) or Ohiya/Haputale guesthouses (budget-mid) for the closest starts; book ahead in December-April.

Nearby places

Baker's Falls (inside the park loop), Ohiya and the Ohiya-Horton Plains road, Ambewela dairy farms, Single Tree Hill / Moon Plains (Nuwara Eliya)

Scams to watch for

• Transport touts at Nuwara Eliya inflate dawn-transfer prices; compare 2-3 drivers the evening before.

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