Wednesday, April 10, 2024

SRI LANKA ~Baker's Fall - Horton Plains National Park - UNESCO ~

... A beautiful waterfall view nestled admidst the scenic landscapes of Nuwara Eliya district... located on a steep cliff surrounded by a mix of green trees and darker rocks... with many rhododendron and fern bushes around it... Baker’s Falls may not be the tallest or widest waterfall in the country, but it is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular... the waterfall provides a lifeline for the surrounding plants and wildlife, making it an important ecological component.... being one of the park’s main attractions, it is frequently visited by tourists throughout the year...Thanks a lot Ravindra!【ツ】

Photo: A. Felix J. Perra

Baker's Falls is a cascade type waterfall (which is said to be the most beautiful type) with 2 drops with a height of 20 meters and a width of 25 meters and gets its water from the Belihul Oya. The falls are named after the famous British explorer and big-game hunter, Samuel Baker who discovered it in 1845.

Horton Plains National Park at Ohiya is a protected area in the central highlands. This plateau at an elevation of 2,100 a 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 UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006.


Stamps: 

Law College 150th Anniversary
(05-03-2024)

Endemic Birds 
(Issued 09-10-2021)

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