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HORTON-PLAINS · NUWARA
Kirigalpoththa Mountain Trek
Sri Lanka's second-highest peak via Horton Plains — for experienced hikers only
Overview
Sri Lanka's second-highest peak (2,388 m), reached on a 7 km out-and-back through Horton Plains. Steep rock slabs, bog sections, and cloud forest. For experienced trekkers.
Day by day
Day 1
Kirigalpoththa summit attempt
HORTON PLAINS
14 KM ROUND-TRIP
Early entry to Horton Plains, single-trail climb to the summit, descent before mid-afternoon weather sets in.
- 07:30 — Arrive Horton Plains entrance
- 07:45 — Hike commencement (rest stops every 1.5 km)
- 12:15 — Summit arrival
- Lunch and photography
- 13:15 — Descent
$35
/ person
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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE
Horton Plains National Park entry (~25 USD)
Off-trail permit
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ADDED LATER · CHOSEN WHEN YOU START THE TRIP
+Hotels
+Meals
+Private vehicle
+Local hiking guide (required for this route)
+Backup vehicle
PER-PERSON RATE BY GROUP SIZE
2+ travellers$35 / pp
4+ travellers$28 / pp
6+ travellers$24 / pp
10+ travellers$22 / pp
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