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Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak – located 5 hours (149 km.) east of Colombo, this mountain, a.k.a. Sri Pada, is an important pilgrim site. The devotees of many religions climb the mountain to invoke blessings. Buddhist believes the impression on the summit is the footprint of the Buddha. Sripada is the 4th highest mountain in Sri Lanka (7362 ft./ 2250 m) and it takes 4-5 hours to reach the peak by foot. The mountain is also named as Samanala Kanda or Butterfly Mountain. The area is rich in biodiversity and surrounded by the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. Various tour outfits conduct excursions to this destination, including: www.bestoflanka.com; https://scenictourssrilanka.com; www.srilankaecotourism.com; www.teatrails.com.