Venerated by four religions, Adam’s Peak is at 2,243m above sea level, where pilgrims flock to climb during the night in the special season of January to April. It is near the hill country town of Hatton, 123km from Colombo. The spectacular sunrise seen from the peak rewards pilgrims who climb to pay respect to the footprint set in rock at the summit. The climb is up uneven steps of granite and cement and climbers are encouraged by others to keep going; the descent is just as taxing. A ritual, after worship, is to ring the bell, not on the first visit, but only on subsequent visits. The various faiths regard the footprint as representing their own beliefs, so it is a symbol of the multi-cult...
Highlights
6 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 days
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Breakfast
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Mount Lavinia Hotel
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Airport/ Colombo
1 Stop
1
Colombo
On arrival you will be welcomed by our Representative and will be escorted to your vehicle. Thereafter the chauffeur who will be with you for the rest of the tour will transfer you to Colombo
Overnight in Colombo
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ADAMS PEAK (HOLY MOUNTAIN) WITH THE HILLS - 6 days
Mount Lavinia
About
Venerated by four religions, Adam’s Peak is at 2,243m above sea level, where pilgrims flock to climb during the night in the special season of January to April. It is near the hill country town of Hatton, 123km from Colombo. The spectacular sunrise seen from the peak rewards pilgrims who climb to pay respect to the footprint set in rock at the summit. The climb is up uneven steps of granite and cement and climbers are encouraged by others to keep going; the descent is just as taxing. A ritual, after worship, is to ring the bell, not on the first visit, but only on subsequent visits. The various faiths regard the footprint as representing their own beliefs, so it is a symbol of the multi-cult...
