Attraction in Sri Lanka - Sri Padaya / Adam's Peak

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Sri Pada or Adam's Peak is an ancient pilgrimage site, which has long attracted thousands of pilgrims from all faiths. Adam's Peak is a 2,243 m (7,359 ft) tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada "sacred footprint", which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Hanuman or Shiva "Mountain of Shiva's Light", and in some Islamic and Christian traditions that of Adam, or that of St. Thomas. That's why Adam's peak famous all aver the world.

When you travel to Adam's peak there are many possible hiking routes to take Hatton – Nallathanni route is the most popular trail to the summit of Sri Pada or Adam's peak. This trail is the shortest amongst the conventional trails leading to Sripada. The longer hikes available; The Kuruwita Erathna, Ihala-Maliboda and Ratnapura routes are harder and are not as commonly hiked, particularly not by travellers. All requiring good levels of fitness, planning and navigating.

Hiking Season: Official Sripada season begins in December and ends in April. This is the period of best weather. Avoid long week-ends and full-moon days during this period unless you enjoy a crowded trail.

An off-season climb can also be extremely rewarding since you will completely be away from any civilization or human contact until you reach the peak. Select a dry moth, July or August, since the trail can be extremely hazardous to pass during monsoon months.




The View and The Sunrise



Sri Pada is not actually very high but its steep sides and the many lower mountains surrounding it give the impression of exceptional loftiness. It is sometimes possible to watch from above as clouds silently drift past. James Emerson Tennent's description says it all. "The panorama from the summit of Adam's Peak is perhaps the grandest in the world, as no other mountain, although surpassing it in altitude , presents the same unobstructed view over land and sea. Around it, to the north and east, the traveller looks down on the zone of lofty hills that encircle the Kandyan kingdom, whilst to the westward the eye is carried far over undulating plains, threaded by rivers like cords of silver, till in the purple distance the glitter of the sunbeams on the sea mark the line of the Indian Ocean"


Every morning a series of intriguing phenomena can be observed from the summit of Sri Pada. Just before sunrise everyone will assemble on the eastern side of the summit waiting for the sun. When it appears it seems to leap over the horizon rather than rise gradually. At this moment the more pious people will shout 'Sadhu!' an exclamation meaning 'It is good'. The Sinhalese say that the sun is paying homage to the Buddha's footprint. Then everyone will move to the western side of the mountain. Join them and you will see the perfectly triangular shadow of the mountain laying over the landscape. Sometimes if there is a light mist the shadow will appear to stand upright. Within moments, as the sun climbs higher, the shadow will move rapidly towards the base of the mountain and finally disappear. This phenomena is supposed to occur in only one other place in the world, somewhere in Arizona

Some of the hotels near to the Adam's Peak,

  • Ceylon Tea Trails - Summerville Bungalow (5-star hotel, Vidyashilpa Mini Hydro Power Station, Carolina - Norton - Wanarajah Rd, Hatton•0117 745 730)
  • Magical Mountain Resort (RGGC+QXM, Nallathanniya 22070•077 766 5401)
  • Ceylon Tea Trails - Norwood Bungalow (5-star hotel, Norwood Estate Bogawantalawa, Hatton•0117 745 7300)
  • Pekoe Lodge (50 Maskeliya - Upcot Rd, Maskeliya•074 011 2181)
  • The Farm Resorts(3-star hotel,Norton - Maskeliya Rd, Dick oya 22000•077 695 6520)
  • Forest Shade Eco Resort Deraniyagala (K 1/A Pandaha, Deraniyagala 71430•077 307 5575)
  • The Argyle - Luxury Boutique Hotel (4-star hotel, Kudaoya Estate, Argyle Rd, Hatton 22000•0512 030 000)

Location: Sri Pada / Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka

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