Adams
Peak
| Known for | A place of pilgrimage for over 1000 years among Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims |
| Location | 220 km from Colombo |
| Attractions | From December to April, pilgrims climb the 2224m (7295ft) of Adam’s Peak. A Buddhist monastery on the top encloses the holy footprint. Buddhists believe it is Lord buddha’s footprint, Hindus say its Shiva’s, for Muslims its Adam’s and Christians Saint Tomas’. Whether it be the mark of Buddha or Lord Shiva, the fact remains that it has been a place of pilgrimage for over 1000 years. The view from the peak at dawn is enough to shock the most cynical agnostic into a state of reverie. It takes about four hours to climb to the top from the town of Dalhouie. |