(Sri Lanka)Sri Padasthana is a sacred place.
🗻 Details about Sri Pada (Sri Pada / Adam’s Peak)
Sri Pada is a sacred mountain range in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, with a height of about 2,243 meters (7,359 feet). (en.wikipedia.org
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1️⃣ Geographical location
Latitude / Longitude: 6°48′N, 80°29′E
District: Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Nearby towns: Maskeliya, Hatton, Ratnapura
2️⃣ Religions and worship
Sri Pada is a sacred place for many religions:
Buddhist: “Sacred Footprint”
Hindu: A footprint of Shiva
Islamic and Christian: Adam’s footprint / Saint Thomas footprint
3️⃣ Pilgrimage Routes
There are 4 main routes:
Nallathanniya (Hatton) Route – popular, short (~5 km)
Ratnapura – Palabaddala Route – old “Royal Route” (~12 km)
Kuruwita – Erathna Route – natural hiking (~8–9 km)
Deraniyagala – Maliboda Route – less popular, difficult
4️⃣ Rainfall and climate
Tropical climate
Annual rainfall: 2,500–5,000 mm
Temperature: 15–30°C
Most rain during the southwest monsoon
5️⃣ Tourist importance
Pilgrimage season: December – April
Guided treks, eco-tourism, photography
Hiking through rainforest, waterfalls, and endemic flora
6️⃣ Natural value
Rainforest and cloud forest ecosystem
Endemic plants, orchids, ferns
Genetic diversity corridor for wildlife
📌 Brief summary
Feature details
Name Sri Pada / Adam’s Peak
Elevation 2,243 m
Location Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka
Religions Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic, Christian
Main routes Nallathanniya, Ratnapura-Palabaddala, Kuruwita-Erathna, Deraniyagala-Maliboda
Tourist season December – April
Climate Tropical, rainy
Importance Pilgrimage, biodiversity, endemic flora |
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