Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
area's flora and fauna, and solo women travellers may want to consider hiring one for
safety. Two guides, who are genuinely enthusiastic about the park and unusually know-
nuwaraeliyatrekkingclub@hotmail.com
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(just Raja to friends). Both normally work as guide/
jeep drivers through the Single Tree Hotel in Nuwara Eliya, but are available on a freel-
ance basis as well.
Wear strong and comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses. Bring sunscreen, food
and water. Ask your guesthouse to prepare a breakfast package for you, and reward your-
self with an alfresco brekkie once you reach World's End. The weather can change very
quickly on the plains - one minute it can be sunny and clear, the next chilly and misty.
Bring a few extra layers of warm clothing (it's very cold up here at 7am).
It is forbidden to leave the paths. There are no safety rails around World's End and there
have been a couple of accidents where people have fallen to their deaths. If you have
young children with you keep a very firm grip on them as you approach the cliff edge.
Farr Inn
LANDMARK
A local landmark, Farr Inn was a hunting lodge for high-ranking British colonial officials,
but now incorporates a basic but expensive cafe and visitor centre with displays on the
flora, fauna and geology of the park. A small souvenir stand nearby has books on the
park's flora and fauna.
It can be reached by road from Ohiya or Nuwara Eliya and is a three-hour walk uphill
from Ohiya train station. It is situated next to the car park from which almost all visitors
start the walk to World's End.
Tours
Almost every guesthouse in Nuwara Eliya and Haputale operates trips to Horton Plains
and World's End. Expect to pay around Rs 4000 per van and guide (park fees not in-
cluded).
Sleeping & Eating
