Most Striking Feature

Activity Horton plains national park, World heritage site
Name Most Striking Feature
Id 28
Created 2/4/19, 12:34 AM

Description

<ul>The plateau of the Horton Plains area is the highest plateau of the country which rises up to 2,500 m above sea level. It comes to a sudden end at the place called “the World’s End” which contributes immensely to its awe-inspiring physiognomy. The “Mini World’s End” drops by 274 m whereas the “World’s End” drops by 884 m. On a clear day morning, World’s End affords the view running to the southern coast and the Udawalawa national park with an adjoining reservoir of the southern part of the country.<br>
<br>The Baker’s Fall, originally known as Gonagala Waterfall, formed by Belihul Oya, a tributary of the Walawe River, is named after British explorer Sir Samuel Baker. It is 20 m high and gives different views when you are looking at it from different angles.</ul>