Travel Hikkaduwa

The Horton Plains lies approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Nuwara Eliya in the highlands of the Central province.
Horton Plains, the surrounding forests and the adjoining Peak Wilderness constitute Sri Lanka's most important catchment area, of almost all major rivers. The plains are of outstanding scenic beauty and conservation importance, containing most of the habitats and endemic plants and animals representative of the country's wet and montane zones. The western slopes support the most extensive area of montane cloud forest surviving in the country.Annual rainfall in the region is about 2,540 mm, but may exceed 5,000 mm on the plains. Rain occurs throughout most of the year but there is a dry season from January to March. Temperatures are low, with an annual mean temperature of 15C, and ground frost is common during December-February.

Horton Plains can be reached by any of the following routes:

Via Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela, Pattipola (20 miles/32 km); Haputale or Welimada, Boralanda, Ohiya (24 miles/38 km); Nuwara Eliya, Hakgala, Rendapola, Ambewela, Pattipola (24 miles/38 km).

Adventurous visitors can trek into the park along the Thalawakele-Agarapatana-Diyagama and the Belihul Oya-Nagarak trails.

The overnight park accommodation, though limited, caters to different preferences. Ginihiriya (Anderson) bungalow with four well-appointed rooms is in an existing forest setting. In addition there is another circuit bungalow called "Mahaeliya" within the park. Two separate dormitories (Wana Niwahana), also set in tranquil nature, serve visitors coming in groups. Several camp-sites are available for nature lovers.