ADAM'S PEAK (Sri Pada)

1 Day Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) Night Hike & Sunrise Package via the popular Hatton / Nallathanniya Route (the shortest and safest path with paved steps) 

Night Hike & Sunrise Itinerary

• 07:00 PM – 09:30 PM: Travel to Nallathanniya (Base Camp)

  • Arrive in Nallathanniya (Dalhousie) via Hatton/Maskeliya.

  • Check in to a guesthouse to rest, change into hiking gear, and have a high-carb dinner.

• 01:30 AM – 02:00 AM: Start the Ascent

  • Begin the climb at the Nallathanniya trail entrance (Dalhousie Bridge).

  • Distance / Terrain: ~5 km one-way, consisting of around 5,500 paved stone and cement steps.

• 02:00 AM – 05:30 AM: The Climb & Rest Stops

  • First Stage (0 to 2 km): Gentle incline winding past tea estates and the Peace Pagoda (Japanese Temple).

  • Mid Stage: Steep steps past Seetha Gangula stream; grab hot tea or snacks at wayside stalls.

  • Final Stage (Mahagiridamba): The steepest climb with steel handrails leading up to the summit.

• 05:30 AM – 07:00 AM: Summit Temple, Sunrise & Shadow Spectacle

  • Reach the sacred Sri Pada Summit (2,243m) before dawn.

  • Observe the traditional morning bell-ringing ritual and witness the sunrise.

  • Look west to view the unique triangular shadow of Adam's Peak cast onto the clouds below.

• 07:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Descent & Return

  • Begin the downward climb (takes ~2.5 to 3.5 hours) with clear views of the surrounding Peak Wilderness Sanctuary.

  • Breakfast at the base in Nallathanniya and departure.