Trail to the World's End via Horton Plains, Sri Lanka

What are Plains?
An extensive, relatively level area of land. Plains are present on all continents except Antarctica and are most often located in the interior regions. Because they can occur at almost any altitude or latitude, plains can be humid and forested, semiarid and grass-covered, or arid - http://dictionary.reference.com

Horton Plains was originally known as ‘Maha Eliya’. Eliya means Plains and Maha means Big. 

Why Horton ?
It named after Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, the British governor of Ceylon from 1831 to 1837, who travelled to the area to meet the Ratemahatmaya of Sabaragamuwa in 1836.  Read more about the history -  HERE

We were lucky to come upclose with a Sambar Deer when we were on our way into the park.


It is important to respect the nature.

At 2,300m above sea level, weather was cold and chilly in the morning.  A light wind breaker will come to good use in the beginning of the journey.  

We trekked the recommended 10km loop that leads us to the famous cliff - The World's End.

It was a walk of a lifetime..

Awesome scenery..

I shall let the pictures do the talking..

I don't think I've ever been this close to such serene nature...

Do hire a guide, their guidance makes the journey more meaningful and fun.

Chameleon

Pepper 

We arrived at The World's End after about 2 hours trek.

Breathtaking?

The magnificent trail continues...

Baker's Fall

Chiminey Pool

Need I say more?