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...
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