Horton Plains
Horton Plains is a plain in Central Province, Sri Lanka and has an elevation of 2,131 metres. Horton Plains is situated near the locality Bambarangala, as well as near Maha Vidyalaya.Places of Interest
Highlights: Horton Plains and Baker’s Falls.
Kirigalpoththa
Peak
Kirigalpoththa is the second-tallest mountain… Kirigalpoththa is situated 3½ km west of Horton Plains.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ohiya and Belihuloya.
Ohiya
Village
Ohiya is a rural village located in Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Ohiya is situated 6 km east of Horton Plains.
Belihuloya
Village
Belihuloya is a village in the Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Belihuloya is situated 10 km south of Horton Plains.
Horton Plains
- Type: Plain
- Category: landform
- Location: Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
6.8031° or 6° 48′ 11″ north
Longitude
80.7979° or 80° 47′ 52″ east
Elevation
2,131 metres (6,991 feet)
Open location code
6MR2RQ3X+65
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Hortonplains and Bambarangala.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Red Bridge and Slab Rock Falls.
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