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Hiking in Sri Lanka from Ella to Adam’s Peak

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"Explore Sri Lanka's trails for breathtaking vistas, ancient stories, exotic wildlife, and cultural immersion."

Hiking in Sri Lanka blends misty tea country with highland grasslands and pilgrimage peaks. Base yourself around Ella for the climb to Ella Rock, then look toward Horton Plains for the walk to World’s End and the central highlands for Adam’s Peak. From rail-line viewpoints to cloud forest edges, Sri Lanka packs striking, compact hiking landscapes into a trip that feels varied from one day to the next.

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