Adams Peak

Also known as Sri Pada, this is perhaps the most famed mountain in Sri Lanka and is a holy site for all religions in the country. The name Sri Pada translates to “sacred footprint” a reference to the impression found at the top of the mountain. Each religion has a different belief on who the footprint belongs to, Buddhists believe it is the Buddha’s; Hindus believe it is that of Hanuman or Shiva; while Christians; Muslims believe it is Adam’s footprint. Usually, people begin the climb a little after midnight to make it for sunrise, and it is truly an indescribable feeling, watching the sunrise over Sri Lanka from such a holy site, iridescent above the chilly carpet of ivory clouds.