Great World's End Drop — Attraction in Sri Lanka

#Horton_Plains_National_Park

General description of Horton Plains

Horton Plains National Park Tour Guide. Situated in the Central Province of Sri Lanka of Nuwara Eliya District, it is positioned at the eastern boundaries of the Upper Montane Forest Range (1500m-2524m above sea level) of Central Highland of Sri Lanka. The plateau of Horton Plains which is at a nominal elevation of 2100 m also bears the 2nd and the 3rd highest peaks of Sri Lanka, namely Kirigalpoththa (2389m) and Totupolakanda(2357m). The area of the Horton Plains is 3160 ha. or 31.6 sq. km. and is about 8% of the total upper montane forests and grasslands of Sri Lanka. The rainwater of Horton Plains plateau is drained through tributaries to Mahaveli river to the North (through Uma Oya), Walawe river to the South (through Belihul Oya and Kiriketi Oya) and Kelani river to the West (through Bogawantalawa Oya). Horton Plains has an average rainfall figure of around 5000mm though the surrounding areas have an average of 2540mm. Horton Plains gets more rain from North West monsoon and throughout the year even the minimum rain fall per month for the area had been 100mm. The mean annual temperature for the area is about 13C . One can expect temperatures as high as 27C during day and 5C during nights. The distance to Horton Plains from Nuwara Eliya is 32 km.

#Reaching_Horton_Plains

One can reach Horton Plains by main road or rail. The most common approach is by road either from North via Pattipola or from South via Ohiya. If coming by rail one can get down either at Pattipola or Ohiya and walk all the way or arrange some means of transport locally. No public transport is available along the road which runs through the National Park.

An entrance fee is charged from visitors and also for the vehicles that enters the park.

Historical details running back to British Rule

Prior to the British rule in the country, this area was called Maha Eliya. Around 1820s the British came to know about this unique nature resource. It was later renamed as Horton Plains after the then British Governor Sir Robert Horton (Governor from 1832-1837). Sir Samuel Baker made this area popularised during his hunting encounters. Two other British planters, namely Tomas Farr and H.Anderson who had estates near to Horton Plains had lodges built to facilitate their hunting episodes .During the British era, this area was under protection from the Administration Order of 1873, which prohibited cutting of forests above the altitude of 5000 feet in the island. Horton Place received the status of a National Park on 16th March 1988. Prior to that from 5th Dec. 1969 it had been a Nature Reserve . The Central Highland of Sri Lanka, which Horton Plains National Park is a part of it, received the status of a " Mixed Cultural and Natural World Heritage Site" on 2nd August 2010.

#The_Small_Worlds_End

The time taken to reach Small worlds End was about 25 minutes from the brick sign post at trail division and 37 minutes from the Park Entrance Watch Post. The nature had been exceptionally kind for this fascinating tour and the Small World's End view was fabulous as can be seen above.The escarpment at Small Worlds End drops 274 m at this point.

#The_Big_Worlds_End

It takes about another 25 minutes to reach the Big World's End from the Small World's End. It had taken 1 hour 10 minutes to reach here from Park Entrance Watch Post with observations of surroundings and photographing the landscape.The unobstructive view from Big World's End made it possible to photograph Uda Walawe reservoir and beyond with a shear drop of 2000m from the point of observation and the plains of Dry Zone.The escarpment at Big Worlds End drops 884 m at this point.Though the three dimensional effect one see in real life by standing at an edge of these escarpments cannot be reproduced in these photographs ,it still gives a fair idea on the thrilling and awesome surrounding landscaping in these two places.

#Bakers_Falls

To access this fabulous waterfall , one needs to travel through the cloud forest through a path...

It's located around Hortain plains in Nuwara Eliya District. I went with my family members.. it was really unforgettable memories.

Have to walk more then 17km to World's End.

There is two ways for go there .

When you entering world's end starting gate ; you can see two roads for go to World's End.

Once you choose Right hand side way.. you have to walk so far to entering world's End. (It's all about 8-9km)

Otherwise if you choose left hand side way.. you have to walk just 4-5 km.

But if you walk on Right hand side road.. you can see that BAKER'S FALL also.

And if you walk in left hand side way . . You can reach Mini world's End.

So.. first you decide what you want to see and then you choose the road.

Take right hand side road .. First you can see Bakers waterfall and then you can see World's End. And after that you come to return by left hand side road. If you come left hand side road .. you can see mini world's End also.

"And this world's End as called Clouds forest"

However.. if you walk right or left, you have to walk in forest area. Road is very bad condition.. before you go make sure your safety and etc.

Don't forget to bring Umbrella ,water , some foods and winter season cloths.

When you reached world's End.. be safe be alert. Don't take selfies near that world's end side . . It's not safety for you.

** The ticketing counter will be close on 3PM. So go early and return early from there.

** Parking Available only Hortain plains Area. Other 15-16km you have to walk.

** No coverage in World's end area.

** No safety

** No any helping Board/Road signs

There's Nothing special.. It's just Clouds filling in the forest area. You can see the village downside of world's End.

Thank you & Enjoy Your...

Nearly 32 km from Nuwara Eliya in South direction, the Horton plains situated. Horton plains National park is famous tourist spot in Sri Lanka for the natural and unique environment. Step 4 more kilometres while passing the greeny carpet to adore the scenic view from World’s End. Here the temperature varies from 16 degree Celsius to 0 degree Celsius, so the one who travels can enjoy the cool breeze while hiking. Although the path along the World’s end is little tough to walk, but can enjoy the adventurous experience. Rare animals such as leopards, fowl, deer and many other unique species may cross your eye while you walk. The time to enter the entrance of World’s end also limited in Evenings. To save the tourists and time, guides also available at the door. They give enough explanations and take the shortest safe path for the journey. To enjoy the full beauty of the nature, it is better to avoid rainy season. Because of the presence of mist in rainy season one can’t understand why the name “world’s end” was given to that point. Travellers are advised to take care their children as there are no safety measures such as handrails or safety barriers when approach the edge of the world’s end.

Baker’s fall and mini world’s end are near places to go around. Baker’s fall is just a good place to relax your legs throughout your journey. Before start your journey, be ready with food and drinks. If you start hiking then mostly it’s difficult to see human beings, who can serve you. World’s end is the different best place to enjoy the day as a...