Adam’s Peak
Adam’s Peak is a mountain in Sri Lanka, rising to 2,243 m, the 3rd highest in Sri Lanka.
Where it is
Adam’s Peak lies in Sri Lanka, in Sabaragamuwa Province.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benasamanalagala | 2,010 m | 1.8 km |
| Ballabandigala | 1,896 m | 3.3 km |
| Ratkanda | 1,855 m | 4.4 km |
| Dakinapura | 1,727 m | 4.8 km |
| Kunadiyaparawita | 1,580 m | 5.5 km |
| Pidurutalawa | 1,618 m | 5.5 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Adam’s Peak.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton | Sri Lanka | 15,073 | 14 km |
| Ratnapura | Sri Lanka | 47,832 | 17 km |
| Nuwara Eliya | Sri Lanka | 27,500 | 36 km |
| Gampola | Sri Lanka | 24,283 | 40 km |
| Hanwella Ihala | Sri Lanka | 22,918 | 47 km |
About this mountain
At 2,243 m, Adam's Peak ranks third among Sri Lanka's listed peaks in this dataset. The nearest higher ground lies 1.8 km away at Benasamanalagala, 2,010 m. The first recorded ascent was in 1345. Hatton, with a population of 15,073, lies 14.2 km away.
Written from the figures on this page by an AI model, then checked against them automatically. No sources beyond the data shown here were used.
Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pidurutalagala | 2,524 m |
| 2 | Kirigalpota | 2,388 m |
| 3 | Adam’s Peak | 2,243 m |
| 4 | Kikilimana | 2,240 m |
| 5 | Mahakudagala | 2,100 m |
| 6 | Single Tree Hill | 2,100 m |
| 7 | Water Fall P. T. New | 2,076 m |
| 8 | Uda Radella | 2,039 m |
| 9 | Namunakuli | 2,036 m |
| 10 | Elbedda | 2,016 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Adam’s Peak?
- Adam’s Peak rises to 2,243 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Adam’s Peak?
- Adam’s Peak is in Sri Lanka, in Sabaragamuwa Province.
- Where does Adam’s Peak rank?
- It is the 3rd highest of the 26 peaks we list in Sri Lanka, and #7,781 worldwide.
- When was Adam’s Peak first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1345.
- What is the nearest city to Adam’s Peak?
- Hatton, Sri Lanka, about 14 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.