- Pattipola - You will be meeting up at the Pattipola railway station or Ohiya at 0630 hrs. You can choose the starting point to start your hike at any of the above points. You will get a presentation with the necessary route and safety information. You will be starting your hike at 6:45 am.
You’ll be passing through Horton Plains National Park, a protected area in Pattipola which is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Sri Lanka. The park’s entrance fee is included in your hiking package. The Horton Plains National Park has a variety of mammals such as sambar, chevrotain, wild boar, fishing cat, purple-faced langurs and many others. As one of the Important Bird Areas of Sri Lanka it also has a large numbers of bird species, including some rare and endemic. If you are quiet enough you might get to see some of them.
After some time on the trail you will find yourself climbing up Kirigalpoththa. Standing at 2388m tall, it is the second tallest mountain in the country. It is also the tallest mountain in Sri Lanka, which the public are allowed to climb.
Once lunch is completed, You will be able to return to the trail head by 1730 hrs, completing your hike.
- Traditional local lunch included.
- Refreshments and water bottles provided.
- Guidance from an English-speaking trekker.
- All taxes and service charges covered.
- Hotel Pick & Drop.
- Food or Drinks (Not specified above).
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
(SKU: LK74070300) While traversing the Horton Plains National Park, a conservation zone situated in Pattipola and famed as one of Sri Lanka’s premier attractions, your hike package encompasses the entry cost. This park boasts a diverse array of mammalian species, including sambar deer, mouse deer, wild pigs, fishing cats, purple-faced langurs, and a host of additional fauna.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
