Day 6: - Plains and mountains
After morning breakfast you will proceed to Horton Plain National Park to conquer the second tallest peak in the island "Kirigalpoththa". Horton National park is situated on Sri Lanka's highest plateau over 2100m above sea level in the central mountains and is a strange and tranquil region with an astounding variety of scenery – from misty mountains to grasslands, from marshes to ice cold streams, lakes and waterfalls. The peaks of Kirigalpoththa (7,838 ft.) and Thotupola Kanda (7,733 ft.), are the second and the third highest of Sri Lanka, situated to the west and north respectively. Among them Kirigalpoththa mountain range offers some challenging trekking routes with rewarding scenic views. Kirigalpoththa has distinctive flora with a high level of endemism, colourful butterflies, many rare endemic, resident or migrant birds and several species of Gauna including Sambhur, Bear Monkey, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Fishing Cat, Wild Boar, Hare and even a few very rare sightings of Leopards.
Overnight - Fern Cliff Bungalow