Embark on a thrilling hike up Kirigalpoththa Mountain in Horton Plains National Park. Discover diverse wildlife and breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a thrilling hike up Kirigalpoththa Mountain in Horton Plains National Park. Discover diverse wildlife and breathtaking views on this unforgettable adventure.
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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…
- 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.
- 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.
- Hotel Pick & Drop.
- Food or Drinks (Not specified above).
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Expenses of Personal Nature.
Visitors will journey through Horton Plains National Park, a safeguarded region in Pattipola, renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s top tourist attractions. The entrance fee to the park is covered in the hiking package. Horton Plains National Park is home to a diverse range of mammals, including sambar, chevrotain, wild boar, fishing cat, purple-faced langurs, among others.
Visitors will journey through Horton Plains National Park, a safeguarded region in Pattipola, renowned as one of Sri Lanka’s top tourist attractions. The entrance fee to the park is covered in the hiking package. Horton Plains National Park is home to a diverse range of mammals, including sambar, chevrotain, wild boar, fishing cat, purple-faced langurs, among others.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.