It is one of the best places in Sri Lanka with a spectacular view of the mountains. The recently opened attraction in Nuwara Eliya offers tourists a variety of experiences. It was established in 2014. The main attraction of the Moon Plains is the Small World’s End, which offers a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains and cities. It is a vast open area where wild boars, cows, buffaloes, and deer can be seen and 105 species of birds have been recorded, 16 of which are endemic to Sri Lanka.
From a perspective, you can see the top of 9 mountains in Sri Lanka on a clear day. They are Pidurutalaga (highest peak), Single Tree Mountain, Kikiliyamana Mountain, Great Western Mountain, Konical Hill Mountain, Kirigalpoththa Mountain (2nd highest peak), Thotupola Mountain (6th highest peak), Hakgala Mountain, and Namunukula Mountain. Morning and evening excursions are the best time to visit this place.
[envira-gallery id=”5365″]It is located approximately 2.5 km from the entrance to Nuwara Eliya, close to the city. Once you arrive at the Moon Planes office, you must reserve a safari jeep to climb the Moon Plain. The charger for a jeep from the area is around 2000 LKR and can carry 5-7 people in about 45 minutes – 1 hour. The ticket prices are Rs. 50 for locals and Rs. 400 for foreigners.
