
Kirigalpoththa Mountain Trekking in Horton Plains
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. The Kirigalpoththa hike is a 14-km round-trip trail in Horton Plains National Park where Sri Lanka's second-highest peak (2,388m). The hike of kirigalpoththa challenging, less-crowded trek through diverse terrains, including cloud forests, grassy plains, and rocky areas, requiring good fitness for the final steep ascent to the summit. If you done hike of kirigalpoththa with very clear weather may could observe many mountains where of Central Highland.
Activities
Mountain trekking , Flora and funa observe
Best Season
December to April is the best period to visit Horton Plains are February to end of April and July and August also recommended months visit in the Horton plains.
Things to Know
- 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…
- 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
Itinerary
Arriving at Horton Plains entrance by 6.00 a.m
Brifly Explanation about the trekking
Starting the trekking by 6.30 am.
Kirigalpoththa trail is one of challenging trails which leading 14km both way route ,wil take 3 hours for one way.
Refreshments time and Relaxing at top of kirigalpoththa mountain.
Trekking back to same route around 12am reach the Main office at Horton plains
What's Included
- Entrance tickets
- Experienced Naturalist Guide
- Refreshments with energy snacks
- Transportation up to the trail head at Horton Plains from Nuwara Eliya and return ( Guest can negotiate this )
Excludes
- Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra
- Any tips for guide/ supporter
Tour Details
6:00 AM - 12:30PM (6Hours)
Guided Trekking of Kirigalpoththa Mountain
Max 1 bis 15 Personen guests
Horton plains , Srilanka
Englisch und Deutsch
Starting From
$150