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-**Horton Plains National Park-**
-**One of the most fascinating national parks in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands is Horton Plains National Park. In 1988, Hortan Thanna Jathika Udyanaya was made a National Park. This untouched environment is a shelter for wildlife and nature lovers, offering a distinctive blend of cloud forest and hill grasslands . It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants.The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains. Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here.
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-**Horton Plains sits at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 meters (6,900–7,500 feet) above sea level. It is approximately 8 kilometers (5.0 miles) from Ohiya, 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the world-famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch, and 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the charming town of Nuwara Eliya.
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-**Natural Elements 🥀-**
-**The garden area is a large grassy area that stretches to infinity.There is a distinct vegetation and fauna on these vast plains.Cloud Forest: Visitors may feel the magic of a real cloud forest as mist floats across the wooded sections. In this ethereal habitat , ferns, orchids, and trees draped in moss flourish. River Headwaters: The Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe are the three main rivers in Sri Lanka that originate from the Horton Plains.
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-**Numerous plant and animal species found here are unique to this area and are known as endemic species. The park is a wonderful repository of endemism, with everything from elusive birds to unusual woody plants. Sri Lankan Sambar Deer: The park's attraction is enhanced by the vast herds of these magnificent deer that graze the grasslands. Important Bird Area: Several bird species are unique to the Horton Plains, making the park a sanctuary for wildlife.
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-**Tourist Attractions-**
- World’s End
- Baker’s Falls
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-**World’s End-**
-**World's End is located within the Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. It is a sheer cliff, with a drop of about 4,000 feet (1,200 m). It is one of the most visited parts of the Park, and a key tourist attraction in the Nuwara Eliya District and the country at large.1 km away from the main cliff is a smaller cliff with a 1,000 feet (300 m) drop, colloquially known as Mini World's End. The Indian Ocean, 81 km to the south, can be observed on clear days.
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-**Location and Geography-**
-**World’s End is situated on the Horton Plains plateau , where the land suddenly comes to an end, forming a dramatic escarpment. The cliff overlooks the boundary between the Central Province and the Sabaragamuwa Province. Visitors can marvel at the vastness of the Indian Ocean, which lies approximately 81 kilometers to the south , on clear days.
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