Baker’s Falls

A famous waterfall in Sri Lanka, Baker’s Falls sits between the entrance and World’s End gap of Horton Plains national park. Named after the British explorer Sir Samuel Baker, it is not a tall waterfall but is extremely beautiful which gives stunning views at different angles.

Highlights

  • Baker’s falls can be witnessed along the trekking route through Horton Plains to World’s End via Baker’s loop
  • The waterfall is surrounded by a thick forest, tree ferns and montane shrub
  • The waterfall is very beautiful even though not very tall

Overview

Located in the Nuwara Eliya district and 3 kilometres away from the main entrance of Horton Plains national park, Baker’s falls sits majestic and stunning. Named after late Sir Samuel Baker, a very famous British explorer and game hunter during the British colonial period, the hike to the falls yields stunning views of Horton Plains.
The hiking trail where the falls can be witnessed is called ‘Baker’s Loop’ which is part of the circular trail trekking through Horton Plains from its entrance to World’s End. It also can be reached from Pattipola or from the town of Ohiya. From Pattipola, there is a marked footpath that leads to World’s End and loops back to Baker’s falls.
There are plenty of local guides to help you along the way, and provide you with all the information you may want to know. The waterfall is surrounded by a thick forest, tree ferns and montane shrub. The falls exudes a magnetic force which attracts every visitor to be awestruck by its magnificence and charm.