Adam's Peak

It is a solitary, isolated cone-shaped hill on the Southwestern part of the Central Highlands. Popularly known as the Sri Pada (footprint of the exalted), Adam’s Peak Sri Lanka hike is famous among travellers. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for people of all religions in the country.

Well-lighted in the night to enable pilgrims to climb the winding path upwards to approximately 1600 meters above sea level. A large footprint on the top of the peak is believed to be the footprint of the religious leader of each of the faiths. The Buddhists believe that it is the footprint of the Buddha, the Christians & Muslims believe that it is that of Adam – the first human on earth, while the Hindus believe that it is that of Lord Shiva.

At daybreak, when the shadow of the Peak hits the mist of the western sky. A mesmerising view of the cone-shaped hill seems to emulate the shape of a pyramid.  Yet another phenomenon is the magical sunrise, when the sunrises in the east, it appears more real that the sun rises from the western sky & vice versa at sundown, the sunset appears to be happening in the eastern sky. This anomaly indicates that visitors may even opt to climb the peak to see the sunset as it is a spectacular & magical event unique to some destinations including Ella where it happens over Ella Rock & Happutale.

So pilgrims & travellers begin their climb in the early hours of the ‘still dark’ wee hours in the morning. This enables them to reach the top of the peak by sunrise. They can explore and be part of the mysterious phenomena at daybreak. The Adam’s Peak Sri Lanka hike is a seasonal event for the locals. This takes place between December to May each year. When thousands of local pilgrims flock to pay homage to the sacred footprint atop Adam’s Peak.

So if one wants to travel during the off-season, then one may opt to travel during June & November. Above all, they can experience a tranquil, timeless & more relaxed adventure.