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Pilgrims have visited the conical mountain for well over 1000 years from Srilankan royalty to world famous explorers like Marco Polo, Alexander the Great & Ibn Battutah. He (IB) wrote the below in his journal;"We saw it from the sea when we were nine day's journeys away, & when we climbed it we saw the clouds below us, shutting out our view of base.
There are two tracks on the mountain leading to the Foot, one used to be called Baba track & the other the Mama track, meaning Adam & Eve. The Mama track is easy & is the route by which the pilgrims return, but anyone who climbs by that way is not considered to have made the pilgrimage at all. The Baba track is difficult & stiff climbing. Former generations cut a sort of stairway on the mountain, & are fixed iron stanchions on it, to which they attached chains for climbers to hold on by. One such chain is the "Chain of the Profession of Faith", so called because when one reaches it & looks down to the foot of the hill, he is seized by apprehensions & recites the profession of faith for fear of falling”.
This expedition will be a challenge for most as it is a two-day challenge and Srilankas first ever commercial night hiking expedition. The Expedition team will set of at 6pm via Adams (Baba) Trail. On this trail every 1.5km rest stops or Ambalama's are present. All rest stops have basic toilet facilities, one of these would act as our base camp until the final push up to the summit. Total elevation gain is at 2000m, 9km with approx 13,000 steps. An interesting feature, the access trail cuts through the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary home to the last remaining mountain elephant heard, leopards amongst many other animals. After sunrise, the expedition party will descend via Eve’s (Mama) Trail, Total loss is 1000m, 7km with approx 7000 steps. Breakfast and showers facilities available at River View Inn.
Taking part in this challenge automatically qualifies one to enter the 2000m Peaks Club of SL.
Our services;
A host Adventure specialist (Trained in wilderness first aid) will guide and ensure safety & security for the participants. The team will be equipped with medical kits, amongst other survival & necessary gear for this expedition.
Package options;
Rs 9500/- to join the hike only.
Rs TBA/- all-inclusive package.
A 50% (Non-refundable) payment is required to reserve a spot, maximum of 10 hikers only. Each individual is required to pass a fitness test which will be held a week prior.
What is included?
All inclusive of AC return transport from Colombo. Evening Tea & Dinner Snacks (Veg), Breakfast on day 2. Complimentary Shower facilities and changing room for the group.
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Your highlights & achievements on this expedition;
• Conquering the fourth highest peak of Sri Lanka at 2243 m or 7359 ft.
• Overcoming expected & unexpected challenges.
• Only 2000-meter gain hike in Srilanka.
• Experiencing 2 different trails in one hike(Adam & Eve Trail)
• Opportunity to learn the history, interesting facts & stories about “The Mountain of Serendib”
The Host Adventurer/s is trained in basic first aid and is equipped with first aid kits and adventure gear required. The hike will be conducted under an international code of Tread lightly to minimize environmental damage to the trail.
To register please make payment of 50% to below account and retain the deposit slip an confirmation.
Little Adventures, Kirulapona, No : 011710001431
Terms and conditions:
1) Tour Dep is priced based on min 5.
2) Any other transportation other than stated can be arranged with a third party and will be charged at separately at actual cost.
3) Acceptance bookings will be strictly on availability.
4) 50% (non-ref) Payment is required to confirm the booking date, balance to be paid 10days prior to hike. In the event of not passing the assessment test no refunds will be granted.
5) In the event of guest cancellation 14 days prior to the actual date of tour, only 50% of the fee will be refunded. Where cancellations are made less than 14 days prior to the actual date of tour, no refunds will be made.
6) The safety of all guests while on tour is of utmost importance to us. All guests must agree to strictly abide by all instructions and directions given while on tour by any personal of Little Adventures.
7)In the event Little Adventures are not operating this tour a full refund will be made.
Limitations of Liability:
1) Little Adventures does not accept any liability for the cancellation of any tours due to any unforeseen event or due to events of nature.
2) The experienced and well-trained personal would take every precaution to ensure the safety and well being of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Little Adventures or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
3) Little Adventures does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings or damage to any vehicles while on tour.
*BY REGISTERING YOU HAVE AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Yours in Adventure,
Ashan Seneviratne
072266688
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Siripagama, Rathnapura,Siripagama,Embuldeniya, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya
