A high, misty plateau with a dramatic cliff edge, World’s End, and Baker’s Falls on a scenic loop walk.
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Why we marked it
- Sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians
- Overnight climb for sunrise
- Thousands of steps
- Season from December to May
Adam’s Peak, or Sri Pada, rises to about 2,240 metres and is sacred to several faiths for the footprint-shaped mark at its summit. Every season, pilgrims climb through the night to see sunrise and the peak’s triangular shadow fall across the hills.
What to expect
The usual route from Dalhousie (Nallathanniya) climbs thousands of steps lit by lamps during the season. Allow several hours up.
Good to know
- The pilgrimage season runs from around December to May.
- Start around 2am to reach the top for sunrise.
- It is very cold at the top; bring warm clothes.
- Weekends and poya days are extremely crowded.
Where it is
Dalhousie (Nallathanniya), Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
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