Horton Plains
HORTON PLAINS Horton plains is situated in the highlands of the Central Province, 32 km from Nuwara Eliya. This is the highest plateau in the country. It is at a height of about 2300 meters. This was Discovered by Sir Robert Horton. The park which is 3160 hectares was declared a national park in 1988 due to its biodiversity and geographical importance. It is popular tourist destination consisting of several tourist hot sports such as World`s End, Bakers Falls and the peaks of Kirigalpoththa and Totupola Kanda. The average temperature of Horton Plains is 15 C - 22 C with frequently occurring mists and clods. Horton Plains is fed fr...