World's End, Horton Plains
Nuwara Eliya, Central
The Horton Plains plateau ends without warning at World's End, a sheer cliff dropping roughly 870 metres into the valley below — on a clear morning you can see all the way to the Indian Ocean, 80km south. The 9.5km loop trail also passes Baker's Falls and rolling montane grassland that's home to sambar deer and, occasionally, leopards. Mist usually rolls in by mid-morning, so timing matters here more than almost anywhere else in Sri Lanka.
Best time to visit
Arrive at the park gate by 6-7am — the view is often gone behind mist by 9-10am.
Visitor tip
Cloud and mist can reduce visibility, especially later in the day; start early and follow park trail rules.
Local pick
Keep walking past the main viewpoint to Baker's Falls on the loop trail; most visitors turn back right after World's End.
Quick answers
Where is World's End, Horton Plains?
World's End, Horton Plains is in Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
When is the best time to visit World's End, Horton Plains?
Arrive at the park gate by 6-7am — the view is often gone behind mist by 9-10am.
How far is World's End, Horton Plains from Colombo?
About 104 km in a straight line. Road journeys are longer, so check current travel times before you go.
What is near World's End, Horton Plains?
Nearby places include Horton Plains National Park (about 2 km away), Bambarakanda Falls (about 5 km away), Seetha Amman Temple (about 17 km away), Nuwara Eliya (about 19 km away).
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