World’s End is the highlight of the Horton Plains Walk. World’s End is a dramatic 1,200-meter drop that reveals the vast southern plains of Sri Lanka. On a clear day, you can see a distance of nearly 100 miles

Getting There: It takes a bit over an hour to walk to the World’s End from the entrance of the Horton Plains National Park. The path is well-maintained and marked.

Best Time to Go: It is best to start the walk before 8 am, as later in the day, mist tends to roll in and obscure the view.

What to Expect: The cliff comes out of nowhere. One moment you’re in the forest; the next, you are close to the world’s end. You do not see it coming.

Don’t Miss Mini World’s End: A smaller viewpoint that comes before the main drop.

Safety First: There are no railings. Stay at least five feet behind the edge. Unfortunate accidents have happened here, resulting in the deaths of the visitors.

World’s End is one of those places where you feel that you are doing something off the beaten track, yet not too difficult.