Adam’s Peak Pilgrimage – A Sacred Climb

You love treks and the feeling of conquering the top. Adam’s Peak is Sri Lanka’s Holiest mountain and each year pilgrims flock to climb its 5200 steps. This is your perfect choice and a harsh challenge for you!

Adam’s Peak is said that this is the place where Adam first stepped foot on earth when he was cast down from heaven. It is considered as a reason why the mountain is one of the most sacred sites in Sri Lanka. It is also believed that it is the place where Buddha last stepped from the earth before reaching Nirvana, while others believe it is the giant footstep of Lord Shiva. What is incredibly unique about Adams Peak is that it is a pilgrimage for every religion. You can climb beside Muslims and Buddhists, Christians and Hindus.

Your climb journey will start at about 2 AM, so you will arrive at the top to see the most magnificent sunrise (at about 6.30 AM). The path is lit at night during the Pilgrimate season but is unlit during the rest of the year, as of that, it is too dangerous for any tourists climbing there. The climb may take 3-4 hours so you do have to be physically fit to conquer the 5500 stone steps, some are steep!

When the sun appears, a bell is rung at the summit and a priest will bring out an offering of rice that is placed on the rock. Maybe it is true. Maybe this is a holy place. Where else on earth do so many religions join together as one for a festive and spiritual journey?

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