Thotupola Mountain Trekking in Horton Plains
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    Thotupola 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. Totapolakanda is the third highest mountain in Sri Lanka situated in Nuwara Eliya district 2,357 m (7,733 ft) above mean sea level. The mountain is located within the Horton Plains National Park. A trail to the top of the mountain, about two kilometres long, starts a few metres away from the Pattipola entrance to the Horton Plains National Park. Most parts of the mountain surface is covered with shrubs adapted to the cool and windy climate of Horton Plains National Park. The well maintain trail of Thotupolakanda mountain is covered of Montane Cloud forest path and open grass as shrubs are common among them.

    Activities

    Mountain Hiking & Nature study

    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.
    • 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 Pattipola entrance by 7.00 a.m.

    Brifly Explanation about the trekking

    Starting the trekking by 7.30am

    Thotupola trail is an easy trail which leading 8km both way route ,wil take 1 1/2 hours for one way where through the mountain cloud Forest and pigmy Forest path.

    Refreshments or Breakfast time and Relaxing at top Thotupola

    Trekking back to same route around 12pm near the Pattipola Entrance.

    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

    Duration

    7:00 AM - 12:30PM (6Hours)

    Tour Type

    Guided Trekking of Thotupola Mountain

    Group Size

    Max 1 bis 15 Personen guests

    Location

    Horton plains, Srilankan

    Languages

    Englisch und Deutsch

    Starting From

    $150

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