Horton Plains National Park
The landscapes of this high, misty plateau, some 20km (12miles) south of Nuwara Eliya and up to 2400m (787ft) above Sea level, are unique in Sri Lanka, combining mountain grssland with areas of miniature elfin forest-dwarf forms of trees and shrubs adapted to the cool climate and summits of Kirigalpotta and Totapola at 2395m (7858ft) and 2357m (7733ft) respectively, they are Sri Lanka's second- and third-highest peaks.

Wildlife includes sambar, which keep to the edge of wooded areas, bear monkey, often seen and heard in forested areas, and giant squirrel and leopard, which are shy and very rarely seen. many visitors make a beeline for World's End, the 700m (2300ft) drop-off that forms an abrupt southern boundary to the plains. FOr the best views, arrive at sunrise, before the mist that often shrouds the slopes below has had time to form.