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Horton Plains,
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A high-altitude plateau ending in a 870-metre cliff — World's End.
Horton Plains is a wind-swept 2,100-metre plateau in the central highlands — UNESCO-listed cloud forest, montane grassland and the dramatic 870-metre cliff known as World's End. It is best walked at first light, before the cloud rolls in.
Best time: January to March. Duration: 1 night (as a day-trip from Nuwara Eliya).
See our full Horton Plains destination page for hotels, experiences and a sample itinerary.