Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Between June and November, when the pathway isn't illuminated and there aren't many
people around, travellers are urged to do the hike at least in pairs. Expect to pay around Rs
1000 for a guide.
PILGRIMAGE ON A POYA DAY
Thinking of climbing Adam's Peak on apoyaday or weekend? Go for it! It'll likely turn out
to be one of the most memorable things you do in Sri Lanka. But take note: the last time
we climbed the mountain on such a night we got within 800m of the summit and then
stood in a queue for nearly three hours. We only advanced forward by around a hundred
metres before giving up (as did most other tourists there who were not so spiritually en-
lightened). We've heard of some travellers taking more than nine hours to reach the sum-
mit on apoyaday. This doesn't mean you should avoid climbing on such days. In fact, we
actually prefer to go up at these times. There's a real carnival-like atmosphere on the
mountain, the tea shops are packed, there's plenty of colour and noise, and some Hindu
pilgrims even dress up as Shiva himself - but just don't expect to have a silent moment of
reflection as the sun rises above the mountains!
Sleeping & Eating
Dalhousie is the best place to start the climb and it also has the area's best budget accom-
modation.
Out-of-pilgrimage-season buses may drop you off in Dalhousie's main square, but dur-
ing the season buses stop wherever they can find a space.
Most guesthouses are on your left as you reach Dalhousie.
White House HUT
( 077 791 2009; www.adamspeakaccommodation.com ;Dalhousie;r incl half-board Rs 3000-4500;
)
The White House has a pretty riverside location next to a swimming hole (or rather a pad-
dling hole when the water level is low), lots of hammocks and easy chairs, and accom-
modation that ranges from basic to quite smart. It can organise guided walks through the
tea estates.
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