Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak)

Sri Paada (Adam’s Peak)

Location : 40 km from Rathnapura in Sabaragamuwa Province 32 km from Hatton in Central Province

Importance : The meaning of “SRI PAADA” is Sacred footprint. The sacred left footprint imprinted by the Lord Buddha on the third visit to Sri Lanka is located at the apex of the mountain. Sri Paada is a sacred place of Sri Lankan Buddhists.

How to Visit Sri Paada : There are 03 roads (paths) to visit Sri Paada I. Hatton – Nallathanni road – This is the shortest and most crowded path. Nallathanniya is located at the foot of mountain and the closest main town is Hatton. Tourists can come to Nallathanniya by public transport or private vehicles. The stairs begin from the Nallathanniya. It will take 4 hrs to 06 hrs to reach the peak of the mountain.

II. Rathnapura – Palabaddala road - Palabaddala is located at the foot of mountain series and the closest main town is Rathnapura. Tourists can come to Palabaddala by public transport or private vehicles. The stairs begin from the Palabaddala. It will take 08 hrs to 12 hrs to reach the peak of the mountain.

III. Kuruwita - Erathna road - This is the longest and least crowded path. Erathna is located at the foot of mountain series and the closest main town is Kuruwita. Tourists can come to Erathna by public transport or private vehicles. From Erathna there is foot path up to meet the Palabaddala road. This is the most scenic and attractive trace to Sri Paada. It will take 08 hrs to 12 hrs to reach the peak of the mountain.

There are two seasons for worshiping/visit Sri Paada. Every year May to December is off season and there is no any shop up to the peak and also weather conditions are not good (rainy season) to visit. December to May is the season for Worship/visit Sri Paada.