Horton plains
- Horton Plains is part of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding natural beauty and ecological value.
- The park's most famous spot, World's End, is a dramatic escarpment with a nearly 870-meter drop — one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Sri Lanka.
- Located at 2,100–2,300 meters above sea level, Horton Plains is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka and offers cool, misty weather year-round.
- The park features a rare mix of montane cloud forest and open grassland — a habitat found nowhere else on the island.
- Horton Plains is home to many endemic species, including the Sri Lankan sambar deer, purple-faced langur, and over 20 bird species found only in Sri Lanka.
- Several important rivers — including the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe — begin here, making Horton Plains a vital watershed for the island.
- This beautiful 20-meter waterfall, named after the British explorer Sir Samuel Baker, is one of the most photographed spots in the park.
- The clearest views at World's End are usually early in the morning, between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m., before the mist rolls in.
- Locals and travelers alike consider Horton Plains not just a hiking destination, but a sacred and peaceful landscape that shows the heart of Sri Lanka's natural heritage.
