Glory of Strobilanthes. Horton Plains Sri Lanka

Some journeys don’t simply take you somewhere—they return you to something lost. Silence. Wonder. The reminder that nature still works to its own ancient rhythm. This journey gave us all of that briefly caught in bloom. There were eight of us, bundled in layered jackets and sleepy smiles as we stepped out of Clouds 1939 by…

Mist-ifying Beauty. Pekoe Trail 11. Horton Plains Sri Lanka 

The cold morning air wraps around us like a comforting embrace as we gather outside the Acacia Inn, our starting point for the day’s adventure on stage 11 of the Pekoe Trail, from Horton Plains to Udaveriya.  With temperatures hovering around 14 degrees Celsius, we layer up, eager to embark on the journey that lies ahead….

Tale of Two Landscapes. Pekoe Trail 10. Horton Plains Sri Lanka

Setting off on the Pekoe Trail 10 in reverse, we commence our adventure at 8 a.m., starting with a 4-km trek through the enchanting landscapes of Horton Plains. The crisp morning air greets us as the seven of us set foot on the trail, eager for the adventures that lie ahead. It is mandatory to…

Horton Plains. Misty Mornings and Montane Forests

The entrance to Horton Plains is shrouded in mist. The temperature is 16C and rising slowly. The morning air is damp and fresh dew hangs limply off the commonly found Rhododendron zeylanicum, a couple of which have already started to bloom. In one month’s time the Park will be aglow with its dark red flowers….