Walk open meadows at Moon Plains
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka • 
Popular
Popular
Best months to visit
Apr, Dec
13°C – 25°C, warm with increased rainfall, high crowds, peak season
13°C – 25°C, warm with increased rainfall, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Visitors must use safari jeeps; walking is not permitted.
Visitors must use safari jeeps; walking is not permitted.
Value for money
Medium
Jeep cost is high, but views are spectacular.
Jeep cost is high, but views are spectacular.
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Summarised by AI
Stunning Scenery
Couples loved the panoramic views, especially early mornings before the mist rolled in.
Romantic Getaway
Perfect for couples seeking a peaceful, scenic experience. Highly recommended for photos!
Breathtaking Views
Couples were amazed by the 360-degree vistas. A must-do for nature lovers!
Jeep Ride
Some couples felt the mandatory jeep hire was an overpriced scam for a short ride.
Weather Dependent
Couples warned views can be obscured by mist later in the day, plan accordingly.
Overpriced Ride
Visitors felt the jeep ride cost didn't match the experience's brevity. Not value.
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Hours of operation
Monday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday
06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
18-26°C
Cooler temperatures with decreasing rainfall as the month progresses.
Cooler temperatures with decreasing rainfall as the month progresses.
Open
Higher demand for accommodations and tours; early booking recommended.
Higher demand for accommodations and tours; early booking recommended.
Recommended
December marks the beginning of the peak tourist season with improving weather conditions. Visiting Moon Plains is recommended, but expect higher prices and larger crowds.
December marks the beginning of the peak tourist season with improving weather conditions. Visiting Moon Plains is recommended, but expect higher prices and larger crowds.
January
MEDIUM
12-19°C
Pleasantly warm with moderate rainfall.
Pleasantly warm with moderate rainfall.
Open
No significant restrictions.
No significant restrictions.
Recommended
January offers comfortable temperatures and moderate rainfall, making it a good time to visit Moon Plains. Tourist crowds are moderate, and prices are generally stable.
January offers comfortable temperatures and moderate rainfall, making it a good time to visit Moon Plains. Tourist crowds are moderate, and prices are generally stable.
February
MEDIUM
11-21°C
Warm with lower chances of rain.
Warm with lower chances of rain.
Open
No significant restrictions.
No significant restrictions.
Recommended
February provides warm temperatures and reduced rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities at Moon Plains. Tourist crowds remain moderate, and prices are stable.
February provides warm temperatures and reduced rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities at Moon Plains. Tourist crowds remain moderate, and prices are stable.
March
MEDIUM
12-23°C
Warm with moderate rainfall.
Warm with moderate rainfall.
Open
No significant restrictions.
No significant restrictions.
Recommended
March offers warm temperatures and moderate rainfall, suitable for visiting Moon Plains. Tourist crowds are moderate, and prices are generally stable.
March offers warm temperatures and moderate rainfall, suitable for visiting Moon Plains. Tourist crowds are moderate, and prices are generally stable.
How to get there
Car
Recommended
Cars can be driven to the Moon Plains entrance, where parking is available. From there, a mandatory jeep ride is required to reach the viewpoint.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis are available from Nuwara Eliya town to the Moon Plains entrance, approximately a 15-20 minute ride.
Bus
Direct buses operate from Colombo and Kandy to Nuwara Eliya. From Nuwara Eliya, taxis or tuk-tuks are recommended to reach the Moon Plains entrance.
Train
Trains arrive at Nanu Oya station, 7km from Nuwara Eliya. From Nanu Oya, taxis or buses can be taken to Nuwara Eliya, then taxis or tuk-tuks to the Moon Plains entrance.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required