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Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) is a 2,243-meter tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada 'sacred footprint', a 1.8-meter rock formation near the summit. The arduous night climb is undertaken by thousands of pilgrims to reach the peak for a spectacular sunrise. It is revered in Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, making it a powerful symbol of unity.
Pilgrimage season runs December to May, with January/February being the busiest. Most pilgrims begin the 7 km, 5,500-step ascent at midnight to reach the summit for sunrise. The mountain is closed to visitors October to November.
Overnight (start midnight, summit at dawn)
A 1.8-metre depression in the summit rock venerated by Buddhists (as the footprint of the Buddha), Hindus (Shiva), Muslims (Adam), and Christians (St. Thomas).
At dawn, the conical shadow of the peak projects perfectly across the clouds below — a phenomenon pilgrims call the 'Shadow of Adam's Peak'.
The entire mountain is illuminated by chains of fairy lights during season, creating a mesmerising stream of lights climbing through the darkness.
Our local travel experts can design a fully custom tailor-made itinerary featuring Adam's Peak to match your pace, interests, and style.
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