Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak

Description of Adam's Peak

A sacred mountain peak known for the "Sri Pada" or sacred footprint, a site of pilgrimage.

Detailed information about Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak is a 2,243m tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. It is well known for the Sri Pada, a 1.8m rock formation near the summit, which in Buddhist tradition is held to be the footprint of the Buddha. The pilgrimage season runs from December to May.