SRI LANKA ~ Horton Plains National Park - UNESCO ~

.... Great nature view... the beauty of Horton Plains is its picturesque setting... the high altitude plains with its cold breeze, beautiful mountains, misty surroundings, tall green trees and crystal clear streams makes it a haven for trekking and bird watching...the park is considered a very important birding area in Sri Lanka containing 21 endemic bird species... it is one of the world best nature reserves and eco tourism venues... Thanks a lot Ravindra! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Horton Plains National Park at Ohiya is a protected area in the central highlands and is covered by montane grassland and cloud forest. This plateau at an elevation of 2,100–2,300 metres above sea level is rich in biodiversity and home to an extraordinary range of flora and fauna.

This region was designated a national park in 1988.

Sri Lanka’s Highlands along with Horton Plains National Park, the Peak Wilderness Protected Area and the Knuckles Conservation Forest was declared a World Heritage site in 2006.

Stamps:

The 30th Anniversary of the Death of Walpola,
(Issued 19-12-2013)

2X Asian-Pacific Postal Union Executive Council Meeting
(Issued 15-09-2014)

Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
(Issued 28-04-2014)

 Philip Revatha (Ray) Wijewardene, 1924-2010
(Issued 31-10-2014)