Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) trip
Climb Sri Pada through the night and watch the sunrise from the top. Book a seat on a shared van from Colombo to Nallathanniya.
- Start of climbNallathanniya (Dalhousie)
- Climbabout 3 to 4 hours up
- SeasonDecember to May (pilgrimage season)
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Plan your Sri Pada climb
- Most groups leave Colombo in the evening and start climbing around midnight
- Reach the top before sunrise to see the shadow of the peak
- Bring warm clothes, water and a torch
How JoinTrip works
- Pick a trip and your seat.
- Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
- Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.
Questions
When is the Sri Pada season?
The pilgrimage season runs from December to May. Outside it the path is quieter and wetter.
How long does it take to climb Adam's Peak?
About 3 to 4 hours up from Nallathanniya, depending on your pace and the crowds.