Ella is not fated to be. As we plan on a day trip to Ella first before Adam’s peak, we realize there is not enough time to visit as the journey from Ella to Hatton takes 5hours, we give up and this is the second time I bought a ticket to Ella and forsaking it. We change our plan and take the train to Hatton instead; the station master is kind enough to let us pay a little amount of money to sit at the observatory deck. The seat is much comfortable but since it’s a short ride, I didn’t manage to see much.
We reached Hatton with tremendous of tuk tuk drivers surrounding us like gold diggers, we then choose to go with a representative from the white house as the transport from Hatton to Dalhouise is cheap. We like the guesthouse and once we unloaded our bags, we left straight to lunch and a little preview on how the road the Adam’s peak will be.
We then took an evening nap before the climb. At 2am we woke up. Seriously, Adam’s peak is not for the faint hearted and don’t get mistaken, I’m not there to look for Adam. Adam peak is said to be where Buddha visited Sri Lanka and left his footprints. The steps are steep and climbing at 2am sure doesn’t help. On our way to Adam’s peak, we realize we are not alone; there are a group of Scottish and Irish volunteering in Sri Lanka we met on our way up the hill. The journey seems to be conversations with every 15 minutes of exchanging partner. I bonded with a girl Prue from Australia, she is fun loving, cheerful and very friendly to talk too. Maybe she is very open, she told me about her Japanese lover and working in Shanghai. Cat has some knee problems so we encourage and waited for her. I’m sure I’ll turn into supermodel figure once I reach the top. Finally, 5 hours of tedious journey, all of us were at the peak on the mountain.
There is a tea house to chill and rest from the long climb, disappointed not to see the footprint, only open in pilgrimage season Nov – Jan, It’s freezing cold. I rang a bell in the temple to signify my achievement and presence. On our way down is faster but harder as well. It’s a tiring hike but it sure is a life mission that I’m proud to accomplish.
Train from Nandu to Hatton: Rps: 150
White house Van ride from Hatton train station to Dalhouise – Rps: 100
We reached Hatton with tremendous of tuk tuk drivers surrounding us like gold diggers, we then choose to go with a representative from the white house as the transport from Hatton to Dalhouise is cheap. We like the guesthouse and once we unloaded our bags, we left straight to lunch and a little preview on how the road the Adam’s peak will be.
We then took an evening nap before the climb. At 2am we woke up. Seriously, Adam’s peak is not for the faint hearted and don’t get mistaken, I’m not there to look for Adam. Adam peak is said to be where Buddha visited Sri Lanka and left his footprints. The steps are steep and climbing at 2am sure doesn’t help. On our way to Adam’s peak, we realize we are not alone; there are a group of Scottish and Irish volunteering in Sri Lanka we met on our way up the hill. The journey seems to be conversations with every 15 minutes of exchanging partner. I bonded with a girl Prue from Australia, she is fun loving, cheerful and very friendly to talk too. Maybe she is very open, she told me about her Japanese lover and working in Shanghai. Cat has some knee problems so we encourage and waited for her. I’m sure I’ll turn into supermodel figure once I reach the top. Finally, 5 hours of tedious journey, all of us were at the peak on the mountain.
There is a tea house to chill and rest from the long climb, disappointed not to see the footprint, only open in pilgrimage season Nov – Jan, It’s freezing cold. I rang a bell in the temple to signify my achievement and presence. On our way down is faster but harder as well. It’s a tiring hike but it sure is a life mission that I’m proud to accomplish.
Transport
Jeep ride from Single tree hotel to Nandu Oyu Train station: Rps 120 Train from Nandu to Hatton: Rps: 150
White house Van ride from Hatton train station to Dalhouise – Rps: 100
Sleep
White house, triple room - Rps 1000
A nice cozy house at the bottom of the hill. Surrounding is cool and inviting. Room is clean but the hot shower doesn't provide much water for a shower so I splash myself with cold water instead early in the morning.
Eat
Eat
Egg noodles with Egg curry in addition a pot of tea - Rps: 560
It takes a while for the food to be ready. Curry is great but not enough of gravy. Fried rice I took from Katy is better than the noodles. Portion is tremondously huge!
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