Nuwara Eliya · Central Province
Adam's Peak
A sacred summit climbed by night for sunrise.
Climbers set off in the dark, following thousands of lit steps to the 2,243-metre summit. At the top is a footprint-shaped mark revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike.
If the sky is clear at dawn, the peak casts a perfect triangular shadow across the clouds. The pilgrimage season runs roughly from December to May.
Don't miss in Adam's Peak
- Night climb to sunrise
- The summit shrine
- The peak's triangular shadow
- Tea-shop stops along the stairway
Activities & Experiences in Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak Pilgrimage
Climb by lamplight with pilgrims, ring the summit bells and watch the sun rise above a sea of clouds.
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