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Backpacking With CJ

About this video
Horton Plains National Park (හෝර්ටන් තැන්න ජාතික උද්‍යානය) is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at 2,100–2,300 m (6,900–7,500 ft) and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. It is also a popular tourist destination, situated 8 kilometers from Ohiya, 6 kilometers from the world-famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch, and 32 kilometers from Nuwara Eliya.

The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains (මහ එළිය තැන්න). Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan sambar deer are typical mammals and the park is also an Important Bird Area with many species endemic to Sri Lanka and restricted to the Horton Plains. Forest dieback is one of the major threats to the park and some studies suggest that it is caused not only by natural phenomena but also by human interactions.

The sheer precipice of World's End and Baker's Falls are among the tourist attractions of the park.

This is the story of the Sri Lankan Tiger (Panthera pardus kotiya) and the Horton-Dayagama forest trail, which adds a new wonder to the Horton Plains.

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Software used
▶️ Davinci Resolve Studio
▶️ Adobe Photoshop CC
▶️ Adobe Lightroom Classic
▶️ Adobe After Effects CC
▶️ Adobe Audition

Camera Equipment
📹 GoPro Hero 11 Black
📷 NIKON D850 DSLR camera
NIKKOR 70-300mm lens
🔭 SIRUI Mobile Umbrella Tripod
📱 SAMSUNG Galaxy A71

Special Credits
Mr. Amila Dharmadasa - Forest Conservation Department

Music
The Abode of Snow by Bonnie Grace - epidemicsound.com
Clouds by AShamaluevMusic YouTube Channel

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