Horton Plains are considered to be the second and the third highest of Sri Lanka, and is situated at the central highlands to the west and the north respectively, with an altitude of (6900 ft-7500ft). The World’s End at Horton Plains is the main attraction, with a large number of locals and tourists visiting each month, bringing in over a revenue of 20 million. Horton Plains is situated 32 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya and 8 kilometers from Ohiya. One can stay over at arguably one of the best 4 star hotels in Nuwara Eliya which is the Heritance Tea Factory Hotel. This unique and beautiful hotel is nestled on the mountains which are considered to be one of the best tea plantations in the world. This hotel has over 54 cozy and classy rooms, where one can experience the local wildlife and community on their nature trials and unique tea plucking experiences.
Horton Plains is rich in bio diversity and many species that are found are endemic to the region. The plains have many evergreen forests with over 750 species that of plants, believed to be endemic to the park and to Sri Lanka. The Horton Plains is also, an important Bird Area, which contains over 21 species of birds which are unique to Sri Lanka. There are many species of ferns, and orchids, specially 16 kinds of Orchids which are yet again endemic. The plains has many falls, swamps and streams, with Slab Rock Fall and Baker Falls being two of the most famous falls.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
