{"id":247,"date":"2024-12-03T18:42:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/?p=247"},"modified":"2025-07-21T17:35:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T17:35:47","slug":"moon-plains-in-nuwaraeliya-sandathenna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/03\/moon-plains-in-nuwaraeliya-sandathenna\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Plains in Nuwaraeliya | Sandathenna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moon Plains, located in <strong>Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka<\/strong>, is a scenic plateau renowned for its stunning landscapes and biodiversity. It is a popular eco-tourism destination and part of the <strong>Agricultural Research Station of the Department of Agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-view-point-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moon Plains is located just 6km away from Nuwaraeliya main city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Visit to Moon Plains, Nuwara Eliya Sandathenna\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SqiwkDeDCLE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moon plains, also called as Sandathenna in Sinhalese is a greenish and scenery view point which provide you a 360<sup>0<\/sup> view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-uva-province-at-moon-plains-view-point-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Uva Province at Moon plains view point. Famous Bomburu ella waterfall is also located very close to the view point. But, you cannot reach Bomburu ella waterfall from here due to sharp drop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moon Plains View Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moon Plains view point is located at the edge of Central Province and Uva Province. A 360 degree view brings you a scenic panorama image. You can view Hakgala mountain range, Pidurutalaga mountain ranges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-at-moon-plains-view-point-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Hakgala Mountain Range at Moon Plains View Point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environment of Moon Plains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moon Plains is located in a cold environment with a strong breeze. In a few minutes, the whole environment can be hidden in mist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above 6,000 ft of sea level, Moon plains is similar to the Horton Plains National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vide-view-at-moon-plains-sri-lanka-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reaching Moon Plains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can readily reach Moon Plains&#8217; entrance gate by car or by hiring a cab from Nuwaraeliya. If you are interested, you can also walk or can take public transport. It is just 3 km away from Gregory Lake to the Moon Plains&#8217; entrance point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moon Plains entrance gate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a just 20-minute journey from Nuwaraeliya city. At the entrance, you need to buy an entrance ticket to visit the Moon plain&#8217;s view point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/at-entrance-gate-of-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/moon-plains-entrance-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/on-the-way-to-moon-plains-view-point-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/travelling-in-the-vehicle-to-moon-plains-view-point-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Moon Plains Viewpoint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit the viewpoint by your vehicle. So, you need to hire a cab to reach the viewpoint. The hiring cost will be around Rs. 3,000.00 per trip, and a maximum of 6 persons will be allowed in a single vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take about 15-20 minutes to reach the viewpoint from the entrance gate. You can spend about 20-30 minutes at the viewpoint and should return to the entrance gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/view-of-moon-plains-route-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moon Plains, located in Nuwara Eliya district, Sri Lanka, is a scenic plateau renowned for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":248,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[44,38,41,39,40,42,43],"class_list":["post-247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-how-to-visit-moon-plains","tag-moon-plains","tag-moon-plains-in-sri-lanka","tag-moon-plains-nuwaraeliya","tag-moon-plains-sri-lanka","tag-sandathenna","tag-sandathenna-in-nuwaraeliya"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=247"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":441,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/247\/revisions\/441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}