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Ella & the Tea Country Express
The Nine Arch Bridge, Little Adam's Peak at dawn, a tea-factory tour and the world's most scenic train ride — all based in Ella.
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Adam's Peak Pilgrimage Climb
The night climb of Sri Pada — 5,500 steps through the dark, ending with the sun rising above a sea of clouds.
The trip
Every year, pilgrims of four faiths climb Adam's Peak through the night to greet the sunrise. We join them respectfully — a lantern-lit ascent of 5,500 steps, chai stalls along the way, and the famous shadow of the mountain cast across the clouds at dawn. A profound, once-in-a-lifetime morning.
Highlights
- The night climb of Sri Pada — 5,500 steps
- Sunrise above a sea of clouds with the mountain's shadow
- The sacred footprint shrine at the summit
- Bell-ringing with the morning pilgrims
- Descent through the tea country at first light
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival at the Trailhead
Transfer to a lodge near the base town of Dalhousie; an early night before the climb.
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Day 2
The Night Climb
A midnight start with lanterns, chai stops and pilgrims' songs — summit by 5am for the sunrise.
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Day 3
Rest & Tea Country
A long sleep, then a gentle afternoon among the tea estates at the mountain's foot.
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Day 4
Departure
A leisurely breakfast before your transfer onward or to the airport.
What's included
- Lodge accommodation (3 nights)
- Breakfast daily & 2 dinners
- Local pilgrimage guide
- Lanterns, rain gear & water carried for you
- Private transfers throughout
- 24/7 in-trip support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (we can arrange it)
- Personal spending
Base region: Adam's Peak (Sri Pada) — Central Highlands. A 2,243-metre pyramid sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and Christians alike. The night climb ends with the sun rising above a sea of clouds — one of Asia's great pilgrimages.
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