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World's End

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World's End is a dramatic escarpment and viewpoint in Horton Plains National Park, in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The main precipice drops about 870 metres toward the lowlands, while nearby Little World's End is a smaller cliff, and mist can reduce visibility. The site is reached by a walking circuit through the protected plateau and is used for landscape viewing and hiking.

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Where is World's End in Sri Lanka?

World's End is a dramatic escarpment and viewpoint in Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka's central highlands. The site overlooks the lowlands from a high plateau landscape.

How deep is the drop at World's End?

The main precipice drops about 870 metres toward the lowlands. Nearby Little World's End is a smaller cliff on the same general route.

What is Little World's End?

Little World's End is a smaller viewpoint and cliff near the main World's End precipice. The two viewpoints are part of the Horton Plains landscape, but the principal drop is the one associated with the roughly 870-metre descent.

Can fog hide the view at World's End?

Yes. Mist can reduce visibility at the escarpment, sometimes obscuring the lowlands even when the trail itself is accessible.

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