Private and Guided Railroad Hike to Horton Plains Borders
Overview of the tour in Nuwara Eliya
You will be starting your Railroad Hike at 7:30 am from the Pattipola Railway Station. The station itself is special in that it is the highest railway station in Sri Lanka, lying 1891m above sea level. Your hiking guide will be giving you a brief description of the hike and route and the safety procedures as well.
The entire hike will be 14km long. You will be stopping for breaks every 1.5km to refresh yourselves with energy bars and water. You will have a qualified hiking guide and first aid professional on your team. There will also be an emergency transport vehicle following you.
After passing through Tunnel 18 you will be walking a few kilometers further along the railroad before reaching the Ohiya Railway Station. You will be getting there by approximately 1:00 pm and will be having a picnic lunch at the station. Lunch will consist of spaghetti or macaroni, a boiled egg, fried sausages, and tropical fruits.
After lunch, you will start your trek to Horton Plains National Park.
After the break and possibly a few photographs, you will be continuing on to Horton Plains National Park borders. You will reach your final destination at 5:00 pm, completing your hike.SKU: LK60070500
This activity includes:
- Horton Plains National Park
- Pattipola Railway station
- Ohiya Railway Station
- Service of an English-speaking adventure specialist.
- Lunch.
- Refreshments with energy slabs.
- First aid with qualified first aid officer.
- Back up a vehicle for emergency transport.
- Support staff fee for guide, helper(s), and qualified first aid officer
On arrival
Meeting Point: Pattipola railway Station.
Things to note
Additional Note
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for this tour.
Difficulty Level: Medium-High.
The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern.
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Important Factors
Personal items for warm/windy/rainy conditions should be carried by clients.
The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Lakpura or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guests while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
Lakpura does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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