Horton Plains National Park: A place in Sri Lanka where the world ends. There have been predictions about the end of the world’s end, but did you know there existed a place where the world actually ends? If the answer is No, then we will tell you everything about this peculiar yet one of a kind tourist attraction. Located in the dense forests of Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, housing a myriad of flora and fauna, Horton Plains National Park is a beautiful destination, you can’t afford to miss on a Sri Lanka tour.
For biologists, zoologists, animal preservation activists, plant scientists, photographers, adventure lovers and tourists, this national park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Sri Lanka.
This national park is famed for its diverse ecosystem and the “World’s End”.Pre-Colonial Era: During the ancient times, this area was used by the Silhanese rulers for hunting and gathering. These highlands were also inhabited by various indigenous communities.
Colonial-Era: The forests and plateau of this Silhanese national park was discovered by the British in the 19th century, it was named after Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, a high ranking British official.
Recognition: In the year 1988, the area got the status of a National Park and many conservation efforts were taken in order to maintain and preserve its rich biodiversity, plant species and endemic animal species.
World Heritage Site Declaration: By the year 2010, Horton Plains National Park Sri Lanka along with its neighbouring range, Knuckles Mountain Range and Peak Wilderness, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name “Central Highlands of Sri Lanka”.
