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Through the rail road
Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks
Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks
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Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks

By Lakpura LLC
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$313 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
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Overview

(SKU: LK74550100) HikeĀ along the railways in Pattipola for some distance before passing through the jungle and hiking towards Horton Plains.Ā 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.

Activity location

  • Horton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pattipola
    • World's End Road
    • Pattipola, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Hike to Horton Plains Border via Rail Tracks
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m9h 30m
  • English

(SKU: LK74550100) HikeĀ along the railways in Pattipola for some distance before passing through the jungle and hiking towards Horton Plains.Ā 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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$313.09 x 1 AdultAU$313.09
Total
Price is AU$313.09
Until Thu, 25 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFirst aid with qualified first aid officer
  • What's includedWhat's includedSupport staff fee for guide, helper(s), driver and qualified first aid officer(s)
  • What's includedWhat's includedRefreshments with energy slabs
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedBack up vehicle for emergency transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny transport up to the trail head at Pattipola
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny additional drinks or food
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge for staff (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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 favourable weather conditions

Activity itinerary

You will be starting your Railway 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 ā€˜tunnel of importanceā€™, 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHorton Plains National Park
    • Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPattipola
    • World's End Road
    • Pattipola, Central Province, Sri Lanka

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