Attractions of Sri Lanka

Horton Plains - මහ එළිය

Perched on the southern edge of the Central highlands, midway between Nuwara Eliya & Haputale, Horton Plains Nation Park is the highest & most isolated plain in the island. Named after British governor Sir Robert Horton, it was declared as a National Park in 1988. Lying at a height of more than 2,100 m in the central highlands, the plateau bears a cool, misty and windy weather throughout the year. The park covers an area of 31.60 km², and is a mixture of wet grassland and highland forest with tree ferns and scraggly dwarf trees some native only to Sri Lanka. Also, the second & third highest mountains of the country namely Kirigalpoththa & Thotupola are ...[for more photos and information]

 

 

Kirigalpoththa - කිරිගල්පොත්ත

Situated in the central highlands of the island ‘Kirigalpoththa’ is named as the second highest mountain in Sri Lanka. Standing at a height of 2,395m the mountain is well popular among nature-lovers as it is known to be one of the best hiking routes in the island. Located within the borders of Horton Plains National Park, the treks are considered to be quite tough, where one will have to walk through forests, hop across streams and delve into the mist and the trek is generally accepted to range from one to four hours. However, once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views...[for more infomation and pictures]

 

 

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