Horton Plains National Park

In the shadow of Kirigalpotta (2395m) and Totapola, Sri Lanka’s second and third-highest mountains, Horton Plains is a stunning, desolate area with wonderful hikes (2357m). The “plains” are an undulating plateau over 2000 meters high that is covered in untamed grasslands and dotted with rocky outcrops, filigree waterfalls, misty lakes, and patches of dense forest. Though many of the larger animals are very elusive, the unexpected diversity of the landscape is matched by the variety of wildlife. The rewards for birdwatching are great.