Adam’s Peak Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the countries that has a very strong cultural as well as religious background. There are many religious landmarks spread across the island. Home to a multi-religious and ethnic population there is equal importance given to all these celebrated landmarks and sites. Why not Rent a Car in Sri Lanka during your stay and have flexible logistics as and when you please? Online Rent Car is a pioneer in this regard and offers convenient services to its clients by offering their services online.

Considered as one of the most celebrated religious sites in the country, Adam’s peak located in the Central region of the country is a place of worship for all four religions practised in the country. Located in the Ratnapura district the mountain is 7360 feet high, even though the second highest mountain in the island the conical shape of it gives unobstructed views of the picturesque sites extending miles away, you could even catch a glimpse of the sea!

Regarded an important religious site by all faiths in Sri Lanka all of them have an interesting story behind their belief. According to Buddhist, chronicles lord Buddha left his footprint on this mountain on his last visit to the island. Hinduism goes on to say that lord Siva performed a dance ritual here at this sacred mountain. According to Islam, the footprint at the mountain is believed to be that of Prophet Mohammad and Christianity goes on to state that the footprint belongs to Adam who was exiled from the Garden of Eden, Adam is believed to be the first ancestor of the human race.

The views from the mountain are spectacular and breath taking! There are various towns providing access to Adams peak but the famous ones are Hatton Nallathanni and the route from Ratnapura which offers postcard-worthy scenery.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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