22 – 23 June 2014 Ohiya

Next stop was Ohiya, a small town in the hill country. We decided on Ohiya instead of Nuwara Eliya (another hill town recommended to us) because it is closer to Horton Plains. To see ‘World’s End’, you need to get to Horton Plains around 6-7am, after that the clouds roll in and the view is obscured. If you stay in Nuwara Eliya you have to start an hour and a half earlier than if you stay in Ohiya.

We stayed at Hill Safari Lodge, http://www.hillsafariecolodge.com/index.html which was (for us on a long trip) a little bit on the pricier side, 4500 rupees (approx. $35 dollars), but this included breakfast and dinner and we were glad we chose this place. The views are amazing, and the owner and staff were lovely. Soon after arrival, we decided to go on a walk, and took two local guides (of the canine variety). The lodge is located in the middle of a tea plantation and we passed several hardy women carrying heavy sacks of tea on their back –respect! Another delicious curry and rice for dinner, followed by a hot shower and early night – we did have a 5:45 am start.