Pilgrimage Mountain

 

If you ask me what is my favorite place to go in Sri Lanka, my answer is ' Sri Padaya '

Sri Pada or Adam’s Peak is an ancient pilgrimage site, which has long attracted thousands of pilgrims from all faiths. This conical mountain is 7,360 feet (2,250 meters) high, soaring clear above the surrounding mountain ranges. The mountain is located in the southern reaches of the Central Highlands in the Ratnapura District and Nuwara Eliya district of the Sabaragamuwa Province and Central Province —lying about 40 km northeast of the city of Ratnapura and 32 km southwest of the city of Hatton.

Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims all climb this mountain and pay homage to their religious leaders. Accordingly, Buddhists refer to this as the sacred foot of the Buddha and Muslims refer to it as the foot of Adam. In addition, it is a wonderful trip for tourists. 

Sri Pada Reserve is a beautiful ecosystem with many endemic flora and fauna. Therefore, pilgrims have every responsibility to protect the environment.