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Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)
Embark on the spiritual night trek to the summit of Sri Pada, a mountain sacred to four major religions. Time your climb perfectly to witness the unforgettable sunrise and the mysterious, perfectly triangular shadow cast by the peak onto the clouds below.
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Overview - Sri Pada (Adam's Peak)
Adam's Peak (2,243m / 7,359 ft) is a revered conical mountain located in the Central Highlands. It is unique as a multi-religious pilgrimage site, with the footprint at the summit attributed to the Buddha (Sri Pada) by Buddhists, Lord Shiva by Hindus, and Adam by Muslims/Christians. The pilgrimage season runs from December to May. Climbers typically start their ascent in the middle of the night via the popular Hatton-Nallathanniya route to reach the summit before dawn. The highlight is the breathtaking sunrise and the fascinating natural phenomenon where the peak casts a huge, perfectly triangular shadow on the clouds and surrounding plains.
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The Triangular Shadow Phenomenon
The Night Climb with Path Lights
The Sacred Footprint (Sri Pada)
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Adam's Peak, Nallathanniya (Dalhousie), Sri Lanka
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Nalin J wellness
Climbing Adam’s Peak during the daytime in the off-season is a completely different experience — quiet, peaceful, and beautifully raw. Unlike the busy season with crowds and lights, the mountain feels calm and untouched, almost like you …
2 weeks ago
Chathura Jayasinghe
Climbing Sri Pada is truly one of the most remarkable and rewarding experiences in Sri Lanka. We went during the off-season, and it was a completely different kind of adventure — peaceful and quiet, with very few people on the trail. Most …
a month ago
Ibrahim Hadi
Climbing Adam’s Peak during the day was a really nice activity. The hike itself was peaceful, and reaching the top felt amazing with the cool breeze and beautiful views all around. A memorable experience!
3 months ago
DJ Studio
Sri Pada is a mountain in central Sri Lanka, about 2,243 meters (around 7,360 ft) high. It is considered sacred by multiple religions. For Buddhists, there is a …
Edited 2 months ago
Anas King
Please note that the peak season runs from December to May. You can climb, but you cannot visit the upper temple! Ascent starts at 2:00 AM (better to climb in a cool breeze than in hot weather). …
a month ago
Dr Hasara
Visiting Sri Pada is truly an unforgettable experience. The journey to the top is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Climbing through the night, surrounded by people from all walks of life, creates such a special atmosphere of faith, …
a month ago
Matthew
Best is to start climbing at around 3am, the hike usually last less than 2 hours so you'll arrive at 5am just in time for sunrise.
2 months ago
Krishan Edirisooriya
Climbing Sri Pada, also known as Adam’s Peak, is not just a hike – it’s a spiritual and cultural journey that brings together people of all faiths and backgrounds. Rising over 2,200 meters, this sacred mountain is one of the most iconic …
3 months ago
Hirantha Asela
Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) in Sri Lanka is a sacred mountain with multiple access routes, each offering a unique experience. Here are 6 main routes commonly used to climb Adam’s Peak: …
4 months ago
Nipuna Lakshitha
Climbing Adam’s Peak was an unforgettable spiritual and physical journey. I went their with my friends on 15-16 feb for the second time. The breathtaking sunrise at the summit, above the clouds, was absolutely magical. Every step was worth …
6 months ago
Dineshsanth
Arguably the most popular pilgrimage site in Sri Lanka, probably due to all four major religions or Sri Lanka lay claim to the sacred footprint on the mountain top, each identifying it with a revered figure from their own. The path to Sri …
Edited 4 months ago
Gayan Sanjeewa
Climbing siripadaya was an unforgettable spiritual and physical journey.
3 weeks ago