Top Adventures in Sri Lanka
Ride the Podi Menike Train from Colombo to Badulla
The Podi Menike train leaves daily from either Fort Train Station in Colombo or from Badulla, and takes approximately 10 hours to complete its journey. From Colombo and the coastal jungle, after the first couple of hours the train begins its slow ...
180 miles
6226 ft gain
Summit Adam's Peak
At 2243m, Adam’s Peak is a unique mountain in that it is considered a sacred pilgrimage site for Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus alike. The official pilgrimage season runs from approximately December to May and during this time the trail...
7.8 miles
3320.2 ft gain
Hike Sigiriya's Lion Rock
Sigiriya or Lion Rock is an ancient rock citadel located in Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle. The enormous rock towers above the surrounding jungle, offering expansive views from the top and cutting an impressive figure into the countryside. To get...
1.5 miles
660 ft gain
Hike to World's End in Horton Plains NP
World's End in Horton Plains National Park is perhaps *the* tourist destination in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, featuring a 4,000' drop and breathtaking views of tea plantations and the Indian Ocean some 50 miles way.The park itself sits on...
6 miles
500 ft gain
Hike Little Adam's Peak
The village of Ella is a perfect little backpackers stop on southwestern edge of the central Sri Lankan hill country on the main train line between Badulla and the capitol, Colombo. No trip to Ella is complete without a quick hike to the top of Li...
1 miles
500 ft gain
Hike to Adam's Peak/Sripada
Backstory:
I'm Sri-Lankan by ethnicity, but was born and raised stateside/Singapore. I've always wanted to do this hike, and finally got the chance to with my family this past December.
Getting There:
To get to Sri Pada, you need to get to Hatton ...
5 miles
7358.9 ft gain
