Horton Plains National Park(Sinhala:මහ එළිය තැන්න) is aprotected areain the central highlands ofSri Lankaand is covered by montane grassland andcloud forest. This plateau at an altitude of 2,100–2,300 metres (6,900–7,500 ft) is rich inbiodiversityand many species found here areendemicto the region. This region was designated anational parkin 1988. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) fromNuwara Eliya.