Visit Adam's Peak from Colombo
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Adam’s peak is 2243 m high, and it’s a tall conical mountain located in central Visit Adams peak Sri Lanka, 7 kilometers away from the Dalhousie village. The climb consists of rising stairs, and you have to climb 5,000 (wow!) of them in order to reach the peak. The top of the mountain has a huge “footprint”-like hollow. The Buddhist residents say it’s the footprint of Buddha’s left foot. The Hindus claimed that the footprint belonged to Lord Shiva. The Muslims and the Christians believed that it was Adam’s first step after being kicked out of the Garden of Eden by God.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is casual
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An incredible trip from Colombo. You will leave in the afternoon and get to a hotel close to the mountain 5 hours later. Sleep until 2am then hike up the mountain. You get your private driver from Colombo and at 2am a hiker professional will take you up. It’s 3.5 hours up and about 1.5 hours down. It’s not an easy hike but you can take a lot of breaks. The last 200 meters are tougher but the view is well worth the trip.
