Hiking Sri Lanka Holidays

Trails

Adams Peak hike

Distance: 7km

Time: 6 - 7 hrs

Also known as Sri Pada, the hike normally begins in the middle of the night so that you can reach the peak for the breathtaking sunrise.

Horton Plains hike to World's End

Distance: 9.5km

Time: 3 hrs

This is the name of the viewpoint after a 9km hike through plains and forest. Located in Horton Plains National Park, you may be lucky enough to spot wildlife on route too.

Sigiriya hike

Distance: 3 km

Time: 2 - 3 hrs

At almost 200 meters high, Sigiriya Rock dominates the landscape in the Matale District. To reach the top, you need to climb 1200 steps, but the views are worth it!

Facts

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  Adams Peak

  Sri Lanka

  Adams Peak mountain is located in southwestern Sri Lankan hill country.

• 2,243

  m

   

  Adams Peak summit

  Adams peaks also known as Sri Pada Mountain is the 5th tallest, but the most sacred mountain in Sri Lanka.

• 

  The climb to the summit of Adams Peak consist's of

  5,500

  rising stairs.

• Horton Plains

  Sri Lanka

  Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

  

• 4

  km2

  From the start to World's End

  2

  km2

  Looping back to Baker Falls

  3.5

  km2

  Continueing on the trail towards the entrance

   

  9.5

  km2

  Round trip takes a leisurely

  3

  hrs

• 

  Sigiriya

  Sri Lanka

  Sigiriya also known as Lions Rock is located in the Central Province between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane

• Sigiriya's rock plateau, formed from magma of an extinct volcano and measured at

  370

  m

  above sea level

  

Packing Guide

• Small backpack
• Rain coat
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Sunglasses
• Trekking poles
• A warm sweater
• Toiletries
• Sun cream
• Malaria medicine
• Insect repellant
• Water & snacks
• Binoculars
• Camera, memory card & extra batteries
• A waterproof backpack

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