Trail End: Sripada (Adam's peak) Total Length: 8.5 km. Elevation Gain: 2000m (Elevation at Trail Head: 250m | Elevation at Trail End: 2250m)

Buddhist devotees who climb the Peak regard God Maha Sumana Saman as their benevolent protector. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka during the reign of King Devanam Piya Tissa …

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 (other popular trails are …

Trail End: Sripada (Adam's peak) Total Length: 12km. Elevation Gain: 1850m (Elevation at Trail Head: 400m | Elevation at Trail End: 2250m) Approximate time: 8 – 12 hours. Hiking Season: …

before the fullmoon day, and after paying homage to the Buddha, take steps to remove the sacred items to the summit. En route, the procession stops at the Maha Saman Devale in Ratnapura, …

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 …

Trail End: Sripada (Adam's peak) Total Length: 12km. Elevation Gain: 1700m (Elevation at Trail Head: 555m | Elevation at Trail End: 2250m) Approximate time: 8 – 12 hours. Hiking Season: …

Official web site of Adam's Peak or Sri Pada, Sri Lanka's holy moutain sacred since ancient times to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians

Much has been written and spoken about this mountain since immemorial times by the inhabitants of the island and foreigners, as well. This is the second highest mountain in the island, 7341 …

Sri Pada or Adam's Peak. Though not the highest mountain of Sri Lanka, the striking pyramid of Adam's Peak (7,360 ft) is certainly the most remarkable. A depression in the rocky summit …