Hortonplains
in Central Province, Sri Lanka
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Weerawila International Airport (48 mi) - Colombo Ratmalana Airport (63 mi)
- Koggala Airport (65 mi)
- Beira Lake Seaplane Base (66 mi)
- Amparai Airport (67 mi)
- Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (68 mi)
- Arugam Bay SPB (70 mi)
- Batticaloa Airport (86 mi)
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve (Unesco heritage, 34 mi)
- Sacred City of Kandy (Unesco heritage, 36 mi)
- Central Highlands of Sri Lanka (Unesco heritage, 45 mi)
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (Unesco heritage, 68 mi)
- Golden Temple of Dambulla (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Ancient City of Sigiriya (Unesco heritage, 79 mi)
- Sacred City of Anuradhapura (Unesco heritage, 110 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 6.805 and 80.807 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 6° 48' 17" and E 80° 48' 26"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rupee - LKR
- Spoken languages:
- Sinhala, Tamil, English
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:20 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Colombo
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:50 am and 6:15 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-05-08 08:04:21
Delve into Hortonplains
Hortonplains in Central Province is located in Sri Lanka about 66 mi (or 107 km) east of Colombo, the country's capital town.
Current time in Hortonplains is now 02:20 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Hortonplains, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Weerawila International Airport in a distance of 48 mi (or 77 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Sinharaja Forest Reserve in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), South-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Badulla, Ratnapura, Kandy, Kurunegala and Colombo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F
| Morning Temperature | 19°C / 66 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 20°C / 69 °F |
| Night Temperature | 18°C / 65 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 33% |
| Air Humidity | 70% |
| Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky |
| General Conditions | Heavy intensity rain |
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
21°C (69 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
23°C (74 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
23°C (74 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Glenrock
River Garden Resort
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
View from the World's End, Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka
View from the World's End, Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.
Horton Plains & World's End, Sri Lanka
Horton Plains National Park and World's End, Sri Lanka Little World's End and Bakers Falls. Bakers waterfall is at Horton plains of Nuwaraeliya district Sri Lanka. Bakers is a one of most...
Horton Plains Deer
Bakers Falls, Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka
The Bakers Falls in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.
Baker's Falls
Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya.[1] The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres (66 ft)....
View from the World's End, Hortons Plains, Sri Lanka, April 2010
Panoramic view from the edge of World's Ends in Hortons Plains National Park. 7000 feet up, the drop is a sheer 880m and the villages at the bottom are about a mile down! Stunning!
Bakers Fall Sri Lanka
Baker`s Falls (Плато Хортон)
Видео водопада Baker`s Falls, который находится в Национальном парке Плато Хортон, Шри-Ланка.
Sambar deer
Плато Хортон (Mini World`s End drop)
Видео снятое на обрыве Малый конец света, Плато Хортон, Шри-Ланка.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Baker's Falls
Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya. The height of the Baker's waterfalls is 20 metres . The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer. Many Rhododendron and Fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall.
Bambarakanda Falls
Bambarakanda Falls (also known as Bambarakele Falls) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is directly visible from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a branch of the Walawe River. The Bambarakanda Falls can be found in a forest of pine trees.
Ohiya
Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is much closer to the Horton Plains National Park. The picturesque Colombo -Badulla Railyway runs through Ohiya. Ohiya is in the Welimada Divisional Secretariat Division and the Grama Niladhari Division number is 62A. Ohiya is one of the most scenic places in Sri Lanka. On a clear day the view from Dondra Watch at Hill Safari extends up to the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Hortonplains.
