Horton Plains National Park Wonders

Horton Plains National Park boasts the dramatic cliff, World’s End.

Horton Plains National Park lies in Sri Lanka’s central highlands.

The park covers 31 square kilometres of montane grasslands.

Horton Plains elevation ranges from 1,200 to 2,300 metres.

Montane grasslands and cloud forests provide homes for many plants.

Horton Plains feeds major rivers like Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe.

Sambar deer are the largest mammals, numbering up to 2,000.

Rusty-spotted cats were recorded in 2016 at high elevations.

The park hosts 87 bird species, many endemic to Sri Lanka.

Grasslands are dominated by Arundinella villosa and Chrysopogon zeylanicus.

Invasive plants like Aristea ecklonii threaten native flora here.

Baker’s Falls waterfall is 20 metres tall and named after Baker.

Conserving Horton Plains protects its unique wildlife and plants.