Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada)

This 7km tall mountain is rooted deep in local folklore. Believers of all religions connect the footprint on the peak to an iconic individual, and have been making the pilgrimage to the top for the last thousand years. The season for this journey is between the full moon in December and the full moon in May, and is at its peak during January and February. People also climb the mountain for the famed view of the sunrise from the east, which makes the challenging climb worthwhile and satisfying.