Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks

Central Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
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Duration9h 30m
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Hike along the railroads in Pattipola for some distance before passing through the jungle and hiking towards Horton Plains. Enjoy walking through the third-largest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka with its amazing, wet zone on one end and dry zone on the other, properties. Have a strenuous hike through the jungle. Move on through the beautiful Ohiya area to reach the borders of Horton Plains.

What's included

  • First aid with qualified first aid officer
  • Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer(s)
  • Refreshments with energy slabs
  • Lunch
  • Back up vehicle for emergency transport
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Any transportation up to the trail head at Pattipola
  • Any additional beverages or food
  • Gratuities for staff (optional)

What to expect

You will be starting your Railroad Hike at 7:30am from the Pattipola Railway Station. The station itself is special in that it is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka, lying 1891m above sea level.
The entire hike will be 14km long. You will be stopping for breaks every 1.5km to refresh yourselves with energy bars and water. You will have a qualified hiking guide and first aid professional in your team.
you will be coming upon the ‘tunnel of importance’, Tunnel 18.Tunnel 18 is the third longest railway tunnel in Sri Lanka at 321.95 m.

You will be getting there by approximately 1:00pm and will be having a picnic lunch at the station.
After lunch you will start your trek to Horton Plains National Park. You will be first climbing through the jungle for the first 2km.After exiting the jungle you will be hiking through Ohiya area which lies next to Horton Plains National Park.

You will reach your final destination at 5:00pm, completing your hike.

  1. Horton Plains National Park

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pattipola railway station

End point

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Difficulty Level: Medium
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Personal effects for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients
  • The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions

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