Detailed Trekking Itinerary
Day 1
Day 01 - Nallathanniya
SCHEDULE
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Arrival in Nallathanniya.
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Check in to a local guest house.
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Meet with the Eco Team Representative who will recommend the best suitable starting time according the pilgrims season and weather conditions.
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Dinner at the guest house
Day 2
Day 02 - Adam's Peak
SCHEDULE
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Begin the arduous 05 kms climb to the misty mountain top early in the morning with a well-experienced guide and packed breakfast (and lunch).
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Witness the magnificent sceneries from the top of the mountain.
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Return to Nallathanniya and departure.
The island's fourth highest peak at 2243 meters, Sri Pada has sparked imaginations for centuries, and offers spectacular views of jungle-covered hills and clouds lying 500 meters below. The memory of a magical sceneries over the mystic peak will outlive the aches and pains you may feel from the climb!
About Sri Pada:
Legend has it that the mountain features a footprint originally made by the Buddha on his third visit to the island. Some Christians believe it may be the spot where Adam first set foot on earth after he was banished from the Garden of Eden. Others claim it to be the footprint of St. Thomas, the Apostle. Hindus believe it to be Lord Shiva’s footprint.
The mountain is also known as the "butterfly mountain" for the large numbers of butterflies that visit and perish each year. In addition to Adam's Peak itself, the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary offers superb nature trails through tropical rainforests, across rivers and past lush tea plantation.
