Aware Siripa Karunawa 2025 / අවාරේ සිරීපා කරුනාව / Off Season Sripada hiking

Описание: The Serenity of the Off-Season Sri Pada Pilgrimage

Through the Palabaddala Royal Path ⛰️🌄
2025/10/09 – 2025/10/10

The Sri Pada Karunawa (Sacred Footprint Blessing) journey along the Ratnapura–Palabaddala Royal Path is known as one of the most enchanting routes—where one can experience heavenly beauty on earth. These two beautiful days were filled with magical memories of a serene, otherworldly journey.

The oldest and most historic path to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) is the Ratnapura Sri Palabaddala Royal Road. It is believed that the Buddha himself ascended this very route on foot. Along this sacred path, many ancient rest halls such as Gettampana and Indikatupana still remain. There are also other historic places like Galpadi, Dharmarajagala, Andiyamalathenna, Gajamansala, and many more.

The trail begins at the Palabaddala Raja Maha Viharaya (Royal Temple) and extends roughly 13 km up to the Udamaluwa (summit). The route consists of nearly 12,000 stone steps and is considered the main path of the compassionate Sri Pada pilgrimage.

The path winds through a pure, pristine environment adorned with the beauty of the off-season blossoms. Along the trail lies Seethagangula, the coldest stream encountered on any Sri Pada route. The Ratnapura–Palabaddala path also features the steepest climb, leading from Palabaddala to the summit at an elevation of 2,243 m. On the way, one meets the Anathi precipice, Mahagiri Damba (the Great Rock Slope), and the chilly Sula Kapolla (Wind Gap).

Additionally, this route joins with the Ratnapura–Kuruwita–Eratna path near Galwangediya, and both merge again near Mahagiri Damba.

Main Landmarks Along the Route

Pawanella

Uda Pawanella

Kokatiya Kanda

Lihinihela

Lihinihela Ambalama (Rest Hall) – 2675 steps

Katukithula Bend

Gatanethula – 4113 steps

Kodiya Kanda

Kalugaga Bridge – 4742–4800 steps

Diyabethma / Gajamansala / Gajaman Ambalama

Gettampana – 5820 steps

Indikatupana

Dharmarajagala Crossing – 6260 steps

Seethagangula – 7380 steps

Herimitipana Ambalama – 7907 steps

Galwangediya Junction

Makarathorana (Start of Samanala Kanda) – 8141 steps

Andiyamalathenna Ambalama – 9671 steps

Ahela Kanuwa – 10580 steps

Sula Kapolla (Wind Gap)

Mahagiri Damba

Udamaluwa – 12000 steps

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