Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park
4.2
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Along with plenty of wildlife, a cliff known as World's End is a top attraction at this park.
Duration: More than 3 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
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  • HJay
    Perth, Australia21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    9km fantastic hike that will take you in a loop from Mini-world’s End, to World’s End to the Baker’s falls and back. Either do it leisurely taking in the views and spotting the native birds or do it faster to keep active and see the attractions - it works both ways. The park is well maintained nowadays with facilities provided along the walk trail. So very beautiful landscape and nature. Yes, there is a difference in ticket prices for locals and foreigners, which I totally disagree given such practices are not done in western countries, but the price point for foreigners is similar if not cheaper in comparison to national park entry fees in other countries. So one must not whinge. Do the walk earlier in the day when the weather is pleasant and not too sunny, but it never gets too hot in here. It’s a pity that the locals are so selfish and uncaring about their own country that they continue to litter everywhere - I personally saw many dropping food wrapping as they walk!
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written December 29, 2024
  • pddunmore
    Hoi An, Vietnam8 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a very nice hike with excellent scenery. The hike was not difficult and I saw children and parents hiking with children on their back. Worlds end is breathtaking. The 50$ entrance fee is too much compared to all of the other places that I have visited. This is the only place in Sri Lanka where I feel that I have been taken advantage of.
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written December 4, 2024
  • christelle_gi
    Sevres, France270 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    On the advice of our host, we got up at 4.30am to be at the entrance to Horton Plains Park when it opened at 6am. Coming from Haputale, the nearest entrance is Ohiya, much less busy than the main entrance where it seems to take until 1:30 to enter the park. We went there after a night of intense rain, so the animals were sheltered and the sky still covered. However, we were able to appreciate the beauty of this park, which does not deserve the asking price (37,000 Sri Lankan rupees for 2 adults, 1 teenager and 1 child). My advice: adjust your arrival time (and your sleep time) according to the weather. Take good shoes; hiking is complicated in many places. Follow the path (not always obvious) to avoid ending up in impassable places. At the entrance, you are made to empty the contents of your plastic packaging into kraft paper bags, to avoid waste in the park. I admit that I do not adhere to this practice which, in the end, creates twice as much waste and softens cookies (but that is because I am among those who pay attention to their waste and do not throw it everywhere).
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 30, 2024
  • Grzegorz D
    2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very beautiful views but price not adequate. October 2024 price about 30 USD. It's just misunderstanding giving such price for this attraction. The fact is that for this price you get only 3 points: 2 view points called little world's end, world's end and waterfall. 2 first points is actually the same.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 15, 2024
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Grzegorz D
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
Very beautiful views but price not adequate.
October 2024 price about 30 USD.
It's just misunderstanding giving such price for this attraction.
The fact is that for this price you get only 3 points: 2 view points called little world's end, world's end and waterfall. 2 first points is actually the same.
Written October 15, 2024
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sandinmyjandals
Muscat, Oman43 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • Couples
Early morning 5am departure from our hotel as we were told that you needed to do the hike in the morning before cloud set in and disrupted the amazing view. In saying this by the time we got to the plains, our driver got tickets we probably hit the entrance at around 7.30am. The day we went the drive up to the plains was very misty, cloudy and rained, which shed some doubt on whether or not the weather would clear and we would benefit from what we were told were amazing views. Our driver who takes tourists to this park daily assured us that the weather would clear, the sun come out and by the time we reached World’s End we would have an amazing view. Well he wasn’t wrong! After we hiked, I say hike but it is a relatively easy walk, even on the ‘difficult’ route we took. Everything is signposted so basically follow the signs and you can’t go wrong. The walk to World’s End was about an hour and a half, we were lucky as it wasn’t that busy so we managed to get some great pics. You follow the signposted paths and do a loop right around the plains. Please note that this is a no plastic nature reserve so make sure all of the food you take is not in plastic, and that the plastic water bottles you take has the plastic ring seal removed from the top. At the entrance park rangers will give you paper bags to transfer food in to if required, bag checks are done and anything plastic is removed. On the day we went to be honest I’m not sure if we had arrived later that it would have impacted the view by that much, unless you want to make it for sunrise which we missed. We enjoyed getting out and about as most of our days were spent being transported from one city to another stuck in the car. So if you have time a great way to spend the morning. Most hotels which ours did will pack you a breakfast to take with you, which we ate on completion of the hike. Toilets are located right at the entrance where you buy your ticket, again at the actual entrance to the hike and a few dotted around on the hike, they are not clean by any means but if you are desperate you can make do. Try to avoid the ones on the actual hike if possible, and as always carry tissues and sanitiser.
Written May 27, 2022
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N. E.
18 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We arrived at 6 am. The hike was nice. beatiful scenery. we saw cameleons and a giant squirrel and heard a monkey.

we paid 24.000 SLR (50 USD) for two persons.

Given that you can find similar places all over the world (e.g. swiss alps at sunrise with chamois and groundhogs) I find it completely overpriced.
Written August 8, 2023
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shaneb397
Beijing, China22 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Friends
Not worth the money. It cost $42USD (12,300lkr) for the park entrance and another $15USD (3,500lkr) for a return tuk tuk from Ohiya train station. The park entrance is only 150lkr for locals. I don't mind paying more but 80x more is just offensive.

The hike is also nothing special and can very easily be misted/clouded in.

Written November 30, 2024
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Libby N
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Family
Way too expensive for foreigners
Advertised as 3000 and when we got there they tried to charge 12000 per foreigner.

False advertising online, very disappointed

We had a few giggles up the top and a photo at the toilets then made our way back down
Written December 21, 2024
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Hhf
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
We loved the horton plains. Before going I was a bit skeptical since I was reading the reviews of it being too expensive and nothing to see. But this was definitely worth it! Amazing views with a comfortable easy hike. One of the highlight of our trip and would definitely not skip it. I would recommend starting with the falls first, which is left of the track.
Written January 6, 2024
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Nicholas R
Edinburgh, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Yes the price of entry is on the steep side , but given the staggering beauty that unfolds before your eyes , surely it has to be worth it. A basic knowledge, gleaned from the information boards ,of the birds and other wildlife you hope to see helps too.The main features at Worlds End and the waterfall are outstanding, but it is the the overall feeling of effortlessly gliding along in a unique and special landscape that seems to be a law unto itself . It is not a difficult walk, but you do have to take care in places and, please ,do not climb over the wire fence at World's End, which is there to stop a repeat of the recent tragic fall. We could not believe the idiots who ignored it.

Early in the morning is best because of the crowds rather than the temperature. Take water and wet gear. Toilets are helpfully place around the trail at strategic points-don't forget paper!!

Recommended big time.
Written February 16, 2020
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WayneB1990
Warrington, UK42 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We got there for 6am and did the hike to worlds end, we were first there so got to experience it to ourselves which was pretty cool but within 30 minutes the place was full and by this time it's nowhere near as cool. The views are great but to be honest we have seen better views in Sri Lanka by speaking to locals and doing free hikes. The hike is an easy one and has some nice scenary which is quite different to the rest of Sri Lanka. The price is a bit high but you are contributing to the protection of the area which can only be a good thing. Overall worth a visit if you make the effort to get there for when it opens.
Written January 19, 2020
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Jenni R
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
Really enjoyable hike with beautiful views. We went as a large group of mixed hiking abilities, everyone enjoyed and completed hike. The park is well kept with no rubbish on the track.

Restroom doors locks need fixing, alot of them didn't lock/shut properly.
Written December 26, 2021
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nadeesha dilum
Colombo, Sri Lanka31 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
I paid a visit with my family on 22nd February and unfortunately they have changed the closing hours. Previously it was 4 pm. Now it's 2.30 p.m. After that they don't issue tickets. So if you are planning make sure that you be by the entry gate before 2.30pm.

Later on we noticed a board showing all new amended times by the road at Boralanda junction. But the texts are too small for a passing vehicle to see. And even the heading says tickets are being issued until 04 pm. But we were there by. 3.20 pm.

Would have make a huge difference if the board and details were more prominent.
Written February 22, 2020
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