Sri Pada / Adam's Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak is located 2,243 meters above sea leavel in the south of central Sri Lanka. It is known for as Sri Pada, a sacred footprint, a 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) rock formation near the summit, which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Hanuman or Shiva, and in some Islamic and Christian traditions that of Adam, or that of St. Thomas.

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Attractions Near Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Horton Plains National Park

Horton Plains National Park

34.02km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

It is a national park located 2,100–2,300 meters above sea leavel, in the central highlands in Sri Lanka and designated in 1988. It has a richly diverse ecosystem and many species spotted here are endemic to the region.

Lake Gregory

Lake Gregory

34.86km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Gregory Lake is a reservoir located in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The lake was constructed in 1873, in the era of the British and was named after Sir William Gregory. You can rent a bicycle or a boat and explore the lake, there are also a few restaurants around the lake.

Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens

Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens

37.21km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Seethawaka Wet Zone Botanic Gardens situated on the Puwakpitiya-Thummodara main road, at Illukowita. The garden has an area of 106-acre and its home to a vast collection of endemic plants. The place has a summit that offers a nice view of the garden.

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

Sinharaja Forest Reserve

50.26km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

This is forest reserve is a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. The reserve's name means the Lion Kingdom.

Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka

Hanthana Mountain Sri Lanka

51.65km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Hanthana Mountain Range is in the south-west of Kandy city, it is an ideal place for hikers andcampers. There are seven peaks and each peak will offer a magnificent view of Kandy city.

Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

Royal Botanic Gardens Peradeniya

52.11km from Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Royal Botanical Gardens attracts around 2 million visitors annually. The garden includes 4000 different types of plants and trees, and It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden is located on the western side of Kandy, near the Mahaweli River.

Discover More Attractions in Sabaragamuwa Province, Home of Sri Pada / Adam's Peak

Sabaragamuwa Province

The province is the second smallest province in Sri Lanka, with a total area of 4902 km2 that covers 7.45% of the Sri Lankan landmass. The regions existed on 14 November 1987 and got its legal status in 1987 when the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in Sri Lanka established provincial councils. It contains two districts: the most substantial one Ratnapura with 3,275 km2 area representing around 67% of the province and Kegalle with 1,693.

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