World's End, Cliff in Horton Plains National Park, Central Province, Sri Lanka

World's End is an escarpment in Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka's Central Province that drops more than 1,200 meters (about 4,000 feet) straight down. The rock face opens a view over tea plantations, forests and on clear days toward the southern coast.

The cliff was named by British settlers who compared the abrupt end of the highlands to the edge of the known world. The site became a popular destination for Europeans during the 19th century in the colonial period.

Visitors gather at the viewpoint in the morning before clouds roll in around midday and block the view. The trail is walked by hikers from around the world who start early to catch the panorama under clear skies.

The loop trail through the park area measures about 10 kilometers and passes through open grassland with no natural shade. It is best to begin early in the morning when temperatures are cooler and visibility is not yet reduced by fog.

About 1 km from the main cliff stands a second, smaller precipice with a drop of roughly 300 metres (1,000 ft), known as Mini World's End. On clear days the Indian Ocean can be seen 81 km to the south.