Horton Plains & World’s End

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Horton Plains & World’s End




Highlights & route
Begin the 9.5 km loop at dawn for the clearest views at World’s End and Mini World’s End, then continue to Baker’s Falls before completing the circuit.

Insider tips
It’s cold at sunrise—bring a fleece and rain shell. Stay on marked paths to protect fragile habitats.

Best time
January–March and June–September tend to be clearest; mist often rolls in by mid-morning.

Suggested add-ons
Nuwara Eliya stays; Ohiya hikes; train journeys across the highlands.

Overview
A windswept plateau at 2,100–2,300 m, Horton Plains is a national park of cloud forests, montane grasslands, and the cliff-edge drop-off known as World’s End.

Why travelers love it
  • Bracing hikes through rare ecosystems.
  • Sheer precipice views on clear mornings.
  • Baker’s Falls and endemic wildlife.