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Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It covers an area of 31km² and borders Thotupalakanda Nature Reserve. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud fores. Temperature fluctuates between 0'C and 27'C. It is rich in biodiversit…
Horton Plains National Park is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It covers an area of 31km² and borders Thotupalakanda Nature Reserve. It is located at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 m and encompasses montane grassland and cloud fores. Temperature fluctuates between 0'C and 27'C. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region.
  • Location: Central province, Sri Lanka
  • Established: 1969 (Nature reserve) · 1988 (National park)
  • Nearest city: Ohiya and Nuwara Eliya
  • Area: 3,160 ha (12.2 sq mi)
  • Governing body: Department of Wildlife Conservation
  • World Heritage site: 2010 (within the site Central Highlands of Sri Lanka)

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