Horton Plains Scenic Drive Loop (4 Days)

Key Attractions & Route Data

Primary Focus: Boralanda–Ohiya–Horton Plains scenic drive (mist, tea estates, mountain views)
Horton Plains Access: Drive through from Ohiya Entrance to Pattipola Exit
Total Distance: ~375 km (Round Trip)
Travel Method: Car/Van (Recommended)

Travel to Haputale (Via Ratnapura)

Depart early from Colombo via Ratnapura to Haputale.

Arrive before late afternoon to rest for the next day’s early start.

Distance: 185–200 km | Time: 5–6 hours

Method: Car/Van (A4 Road)

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Check-in: Haputale or Boralanda

Haputale View Point & Boralanda Drive

Visit Haputale View Point for panoramic southern plains.

Drive toward Boralanda to shorten tomorrow’s journey.

Distance: 10 km | Time: 30 min

Method: Car

View Haputale Viewpoint

Prepare for early start

Boralanda – Ohiya Scenic Drive (Core Focus)

Leave before 7 AM. Drive the breathtaking Boralanda–Ohiya road — misty, winding, and lined with tea estates.

Stop at photo spots near Ohiya Railway Station.

Distance: 25 km | Time: 1.5–2 hours (slow, scenic)

Method: Car/Van

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Misty Mountain Experience

Horton Plains Drive & Pattipola Exit

Enter Horton Plains via Ohiya Entrance (before 2 PM). Drive through on the designated path.

Exit at Pattipola and stop at the railway photo spot.

Distance (Park): 10 km | Time: 2–3 hours

Method: Car (Entry ticket required)

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Overnight: Nuwara Eliya

Kande Ela Reservoir & Nanu Oya

Drive past Nanu Oya toward Nuwara Eliya. Stop at Kande Ela Reservoir for photos and rest.

Continue via Blackpool Junction toward Hatton (A7 road).

Distance: 25 km | Time: 1 hour

Method: Car

View Kande Ela

Scenic Rest Stop

St. Claire's and Devon Falls Viewpoints

Stop at viewpoints for St. Claire’s Falls and Devon Falls along the Hatton Road.

Descend to Kitulgala through lush greenery.

Distance: 60 km | Time: 2–3 hours

Method: Car

View Falls

Overnight: Kitulgala

Kitulgala Leisure & Activities

Morning: Relax by the Kelani River or join white water rafting (highly recommended).

Optional: rainforest walk or birdwatching.

Time: Morning

Method: Local Guides / Foot

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Adventure Stop

Departure to Colombo

Return from Kitulgala via Avissawella to Colombo.

Trip concludes upon arrival.

Distance: 90 km | Time: 2.5–3 hours

Method: Car/Van

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Trip Ends