Birdwatching in Horton Plains National park

Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka. Which covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This park , at an altitude 2100-2300 meters (6900 – 7500 ft) is rich in biodiversity. Above all many species found here are endemic. Horton Plains elevated as a national park in 1988 and named as a World Heritage site in 2010. Further, which is one of the most visited national parks in Sri Lanka where located 32 kms from Nuwara Eliya and 10km from Pattipola and Ohiya. The Horton Plains Forest covers an extent of an around 3160ha. The plains’ vegetation is grasslands (2000ha) scattered with montane forest (1160ha), and includes many wood plant species. Large mumbers of Sri Lankan Sambar deer and Sri Lankan Leopard feature as typical mammals. And the park is also an important Bird habitats where is home to 103 bird species.which many species not only endemic to Sri Lanka but restrict to the Horton Plains. Such as Ceylon White Eye, Yellow Eared Bulbul, Ceylon Whistling Thrush, Sri Lankan Bush Warbler and Dull Blue Flycatcher. and Sri Lanka Wood pigeon which occur only in Horton Plains. There are also a variety of migrant birds such as the Alpine swift, Crested serpent eagle,pied Bushchat, Mountain-hawk eagle and Black-winged Kite.

• Personal effects for Warm/Windy/Rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
• Insect repellent, Sunburn lotion etc. are recommended Special dietary requirements should be notified in advance
• Clients must have good pair of Shoes/boots, leech socks, long sleeve t-shirts and pants… Clients have Binoculars and Camara etc , it would be better
• Our experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern.
• Dony Reisen lanka or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.