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Climbing Adams Peak for sunrise in late May is the season basically over

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Matias S.•11515 rep•2

I want to climb Adams Peak Sri Pada for the sunrise but I heard the pilgrimage season ends around May Is it still doable late May what time do I start and how hard are the 5000 plus steps

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The official pilgrimage season runs roughly December to May (peak around the Poya days), when the steps are lit, the path has tea stalls open, and crowds are large. Late May is the tail end. You can still climb off-season after that, but the lights and stalls are off, mist is heavier, and the summit temple may be closed, so a torch and warm layers are essential. Most pilgrims start the climb around 2am to reach the summit before sunrise (roughly a 3 to 4 hour ascent). The 5,200-odd steps are steep near the top; pace yourself and bring water.

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Sanduni R.•4770 rep•1

Note the southwest monsoon also kicks in around late May, so clouds can hide the sunrise. Check the forecast the night before and have a flexible spare day if you really want clear skies.

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Mahesh S.•21660 rep•1

Cold and windy at the top while you wait for sunrise, easily single digits Celsius with the wind chill. Bring a fleece, hat and gloves even though you will be sweating on the way up.

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Sanduni R.•4770 rep•1

Perfect. Starting at 2am with a head torch and warm layers, keeping a spare day for clouds. Gracias!

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Matias S.•11515 rep•2

How cold does it get at the summit at night

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