Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Ride the Podi Menike Train from Colombo to Badulla
4.5180 mi / 6226 ft gainThe 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 climb into the mountains eventually reaching its h...Read more -
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Hike to Adam's Peak/Sripada
5.05 mi / 7358.9 ft gainBackstory: 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 then to Dalhousie. I'd recommend taking a train to...Read more -
Nallathanniya, Sri Lanka
Summit Adam's Peak
5.07.8 mi / 3320.2 ft gainAt 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 leading up Adam’s Peak is lit with sparkling ligh...Read more