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Nallathanniya · THINGS TO DO

Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)

Sri Pada, also known as Adam’s Peak, is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. The summit footprint carries religious significance for several faith communities. The ascent is both a pilgrimage and a demanding mountain outing, with long stair sections and changing weather.

Hiking · Nuwara Eliya District

A mountain shaped by pilgrimage.

Sri Pada, also known as Adam’s Peak, is a sacred mountain in Sri Lanka’s central highlands. The summit footprint carries religious significance for several faith communities. The ascent is both a pilgrimage and a demanding mountain outing, with long stair sections and changing weather.

Discover the place

Nallathanniya is the gateway used for the Hatton-side approach, which is the route covered by this page. Other approaches, including Palabaddala on the Ratnapura side, are separate journeys; arrange transport and accommodation around the route you will actually use.

Local area
Nallathanniya
District
Nuwara Eliya
Access
Strenuous mountain ascent; check conditions

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan your visit

Check current trail access, weather and pilgrimage arrangements locally. Carry a torch, warm and rain layers, drinking water and suitable footwear. Allow generous time for the descent and turn back if conditions or your fitness make continuing unsuitable. Sunrise views depend on weather and are never guaranteed.

Confirm current opening arrangements, charges and transport before travelling. Exact entrance coordinates and travel distances are not yet verified.

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BUILD YOUR ROUTE

Local area & regional bases

Use these website guides to plan the wider journey. They are not ranked by distance.

Hatton

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KEEP EXPLORING

Places to visit in the wider area

Selected from our published guides in the local area and regional bases above; check the journey before combining visits.

More local attraction guides are being added. Browse all places to visit.

STAY A LITTLE LONGER

Places to stay in Nuwara Eliya District

Existing website listings for regional planning. These are not a nearest-hotel ranking; confirm the exact location and availability directly.

Araliya Green City

Araliya Green City — Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. View property location, public contact details and tourism directory information.

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Araliya Red

Araliya Red — Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. View property location, public contact details and tourism directory information.

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Tickets / entry
Current charges have not been verified.
Opening arrangements
Confirm current visitor arrangements locally.
Access
Strenuous mountain ascent; check conditions
Getting there
Use Nallathanniya and Nuwara Eliya District when confirming the approach.