
Nov 1, 2026
Horton Plains Lost Pilgrim Trail to Sri Pada: The Legend of Golgotha Pool
Long before the World's End loop, pilgrims from Uva crossed Horton Plains on their way to Sri Pada. One spot on that lost trail still carries a dark name.

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Taking off and suddenly being up in the air was such an amazing feeling. The views of the Sri Lankan landscape from above were something I won't forget. The team was professional and welcoming throughout.

I had never tried paragliding before, so I was quite nervous at first. The instructor made me feel comfortable and explained everything before takeoff. Once we were flying, I completely forgot about being nervous. The views around mountains and paddy fields were beautiful!

Fantastic experience and beautiful views! The flight was exciting without feeling stressful. Definitely something I would recommend trying while in Sri Lanka.

One of the most memorable things we did in Sri Lanka! The flight was smooth, the views were beautiful, and the instructor made us feel safe throughout.

I came to Sri Lanka do some solo Paragliding and found them over Instagram. They have a nice crew and the area is fun to fly, just be careful with Lee situations at the takeoff.

Great service. We traveled around Sri Lanka for 4 weeks with a brand new bike and we had no problems at all. We are very pleased with Rapid Adventures and will definitely use it again in the future.

Taking off and suddenly being up in the air was such an amazing feeling. The views of the Sri Lankan landscape from above were something I won't forget. The team was professional and welcoming throughout.

I had never tried paragliding before, so I was quite nervous at first. The instructor made me feel comfortable and explained everything before takeoff. Once we were flying, I completely forgot about being nervous. The views around mountains and paddy fields were beautiful!

Fantastic experience and beautiful views! The flight was exciting without feeling stressful. Definitely something I would recommend trying while in Sri Lanka.

One of the most memorable things we did in Sri Lanka! The flight was smooth, the views were beautiful, and the instructor made us feel safe throughout.

I came to Sri Lanka do some solo Paragliding and found them over Instagram. They have a nice crew and the area is fun to fly, just be careful with Lee situations at the takeoff.

Great service. We traveled around Sri Lanka for 4 weeks with a brand new bike and we had no problems at all. We are very pleased with Rapid Adventures and will definitely use it again in the future.

Great service. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bike was perfect - we had no problems. We weren’t sure if we should use a motorbike or a tuk tuk for our travels but I am so happy we chose a bike. We were initially concerned about whether the bike would fit two people + bags but it was perfectly fine. There was plenty of space. Choose bike for your Sri Lanka trip and choose this company!!

Excellent service from start to finish. The team was very friendly, professional, and easy to deal with. They delivered the motorcycle directly to my hotel at no extra cost, which made everything very convenient. Since I arrived late, they kindly gave me an extra day without any hassle. At the end of the rental, they also collected the bike from my hotel free of charge. Highly recommended for anyone looking to rent a motorcycle in Sri Lanka. Great customer service and a very smooth experience.

I rented a bike from them and had an amazing experience exploring Colombo! The booking process was super quick and hassle-free - they arranged everything instantly. The team was very friendly and guided me well about the routes and places to visit. Highly recommend their service to anyone looking to explore the city on two wheels!

Excellent service. We were given an almost brand-new motorcycle. We rode over 1,500 km on it. During the trip we had a problem with a bearing, which was repaired at a workshop recommended by the owner, somewhere in the middle of Sri Lanka. I honestly recommend this rental company. When I come back, I will definitely return to this place.

The service at this rental is excellent! I booked the bike in advance, everything went great! Thanks to you, we managed to see as many sights as possible! When I return to Sri Lanka, I will only use this rental! Thank you for everything, you are the best! 👍

We rented 2 bikes for 10 days - our trip started in Negombo and we dropped the biked off in Mirissa after doing a loop around Sri Lanka. Service was great, bike pick up was easy, bike drop off was easy. Bikes were in great condition - my partners bike was completely new. Mine was also new-ish. They were super reliable, easy to ride bikes that did well with all roads and terrains. My only comment would be, make your reservations early as we initially wanted a different model that unfortunately was sold out when we asked for it over the busy Christmas period.

Great service. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bike was perfect - we had no problems. We weren’t sure if we should use a motorbike or a tuk tuk for our travels but I am so happy we chose a bike. We were initially concerned about whether the bike would fit two people + bags but it was perfectly fine. There was plenty of space. Choose bike for your Sri Lanka trip and choose this company!!

Excellent service from start to finish. The team was very friendly, professional, and easy to deal with. They delivered the motorcycle directly to my hotel at no extra cost, which made everything very convenient. Since I arrived late, they kindly gave me an extra day without any hassle. At the end of the rental, they also collected the bike from my hotel free of charge. Highly recommended for anyone looking to rent a motorcycle in Sri Lanka. Great customer service and a very smooth experience.

I rented a bike from them and had an amazing experience exploring Colombo! The booking process was super quick and hassle-free - they arranged everything instantly. The team was very friendly and guided me well about the routes and places to visit. Highly recommend their service to anyone looking to explore the city on two wheels!

Excellent service. We were given an almost brand-new motorcycle. We rode over 1,500 km on it. During the trip we had a problem with a bearing, which was repaired at a workshop recommended by the owner, somewhere in the middle of Sri Lanka. I honestly recommend this rental company. When I come back, I will definitely return to this place.

The service at this rental is excellent! I booked the bike in advance, everything went great! Thanks to you, we managed to see as many sights as possible! When I return to Sri Lanka, I will only use this rental! Thank you for everything, you are the best! 👍

We rented 2 bikes for 10 days - our trip started in Negombo and we dropped the biked off in Mirissa after doing a loop around Sri Lanka. Service was great, bike pick up was easy, bike drop off was easy. Bikes were in great condition - my partners bike was completely new. Mine was also new-ish. They were super reliable, easy to ride bikes that did well with all roads and terrains. My only comment would be, make your reservations early as we initially wanted a different model that unfortunately was sold out when we asked for it over the busy Christmas period.

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