Sri Pada (Adams Peak)

Sri Pada is a mountain standing at 7,359 feet within the Sri Pada Wilderness Sanctuary. The footprint at its summit holds sacred significance for various religions in the country. Buddhists regard it as the footprint of Buddha, Hindus attribute it to Shiva or Hanuman, while some Christians and Muslims believe it belongs to Adam.

For centuries, it has been a site of religious pilgrimage. There are 5,500 steps leading to the top. Most visitors ascend to witness the sunrise, which offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.

The pilgrimage season lasts from December to May.

There are numerous accommodation options to suit your budget, including Waterside Residence, Hugging Clouds, Mountain Villa Adams Peak, Green View Guest Inn, Queensark, Wathsala Inn, Grand Adams Peak Cabana Suite, Paradise Entrance, and White Elephant Hotel.

Things to do

• Knuckles Conservation Forest Trekking

• Sri Pada

• Bopath Fall

• Laxapana Fall

• Aberdeen Fall