Adam's peak

 We travelled to Adams Peak through Kuriwita on the 22nd of December 2021.Things to bear in mind.Sripadaya or Adam's peak is place of worship for not only Buddhist for many other religious people from deferent beliefs.

Adam's Peak offers stunning views of the region: from water reservoirs, to deep valleys and rolling mountains to breath-taking waterfalls. The main attraction are the sunrise, and Buddha's footprint at the Temple (currently closed since the pandemic).

This place normally has thousands of climbers each day but given the current situation and that peak season begins mid-Dec, we were only about 10-15 climbers. We started at 2.30am and depending on your speed, it can take anywhere from 2.5 to 4 hours. There are about 6000 steps and barring a few medium ones, most are fairly steep. All the steps are in very good condition, and there are railing throughout. The gradient through the climb is pretty intense.

It was completely cloudy when we went so we had no views, but we did see waterfalls on the way down.at the moment, there are no shops/vendors along the route, except at the bottom.An intense hike, but worth it if you enjoy the activity. Be prepared for winds and cold at the top. The total hike is about 16km