Adams Peak, The spiritual climb…

Some places in the world are so mesmerizing and fascinating that they immediately ignite the imagination. Adam’s Peak in Sri Lanka is one such place that has been sparking the attention of the Sri Lankans and other international travelers for centuries. Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is the fifth highest peak in the country (2244m), and has long been a pilgrimage site that draws thousands of pilgrims and travelers alike every year.

There are many legends associated with Adam’s Peak. One of these legends says that it is the very spot where Adam first set his foot on earth after being expelled from heaven. Buddhists believe that the impressions on the bare rock at the summit of the peak are the footprints (Sri Pada) of Lord Buddha. People believe that Buddha himself left his footprint on the rock in one of his visits to the mountain. According to the Hindus in Sri Lanka, these footprints are that of Lord Shiva. Then there are many who say the sacred footprints belong to St Thomas, the early apostle of India. Whatever the truth is, Sri Pada remains essentially a Buddhist pilgrimage site, and has been worshipped by the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka for centuries. The Adams peak season starts in December & continues till April.