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The Heart of the Hill Country

The Pekoe Trail

Sri Lanka

The Pekoe Trail is a 300-kilometer curated long distance walking trail through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, one of Asia’s best kept secrets.

The 22-stage walking trail takes you through some of the finest ecology and mountain terrain in the South of Asia as you begin your journey in Kandy and make your way to Nuwara Eliya, passing through Haputale, Hatton and Ella. The first of its kind and a bucket list experience of a lifetime, The Pekoe Trail takes trekking in Sri Lanka to new heights.

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Experience the True Essence of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

The Pekoe Trail invites you to explore the best Sri Lanka has to offer in a more intimate, immersive and sustainable way. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from grasslands to tropical forests as you gaze across splendid mountain vistas and feel invigorated by the cool, crisp air of the hill country. The trail also gives you the opportunity to encounter Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, intriguing history and unique culture as you traverse forests, plains, rural villages, and Ceylon Tea plantations.

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Experience the True Essence of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

The Pekoe Trail invites you to explore the best Sri Lanka has to offer in a more intimate, immersive and sustainable way. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from grasslands to tropical forests as you gaze across splendid mountain vistas and feel invigorated by the cool, crisp air of the hill country. The trail also gives you the opportunity to encounter Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, intriguing history and unique culture as you traverse forests, plains, rural villages, and Ceylon Tea plantations.

More details coming soon...

Experience the True Essence of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

The Pekoe Trail invites you to explore the best Sri Lanka has to offer in a more intimate, immersive and sustainable way. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from grasslands to tropical forests as you gaze across splendid mountain vistas and feel invigorated by the cool, crisp air of the hill country. The trail also gives you the opportunity to encounter Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, intriguing history and unique culture as you traverse forests, plains, rural villages, and Ceylon Tea plantations.

More details coming soon...

Experience the True Essence of Sri Lanka’s Highlands

The Pekoe Trail invites you to explore the best Sri Lanka has to offer in a more intimate, immersive and sustainable way. Explore diverse ecosystems ranging from grasslands to tropical forests as you gaze across splendid mountain vistas and feel invigorated by the cool, crisp air of the hill country. The trail also gives you the opportunity to encounter Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, intriguing history and unique culture as you traverse forests, plains, rural villages, and Ceylon Tea plantations.

More details coming soon...

Discover Explore ecosystems, mythology, culture, and history unique to the Central Highlands
Connect Connect with local communities who hold the history of the hill country in their way of life
Go Deeper Dive in to natural ecosystems, fascinating mythology, culture and history
Retreat Immerse in the calm and solitude of the hills to reconnect with yourself
The highlands await
Walk through Sri Lanka's hill country
Explore our 300-kilometer trail
Select Your Trail
Stage 01
Hanthana to Galaha
The Pekoe Trail begins in the historic city of Kandy, the home of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom.
Stage 02
Galaha to Loolkandura
Steeped in historic significance, this stage takes you to the first tea plantation in Sri Lanka.
Stage 03
Loolkandura to Thawalantenna
Make your way through tea fields and forests as you traverse this stage, which is accessed from Kandy.
Stage 04
Thawalantenna to Kumbaloluwa
Waterfalls, vistas, forests and valleys await as you walk through stage four of The Pekoe Trail.
Stage 05
Kumbaloluwa to Watagoda
Accessible from the mountain town of Hatton, this stage of the trail takes you through rural villages and past rivers and waterfalls.
Stage 06
Watagoda to Kotagala
Experience diverse ecosystems as you walk through valleys, hills and tea trails.
Stage 07
Kotagala to Norwood
Witness scenic views, as you make your way past tea estates that date back to Sri Lanka’s colonial era.
Stage 08
Norwood to Bogawantalawa
Make way to ‘The Golden Valley of Tea’, passing through hills, valleys, lakes and scenic mountain views.
Stage 09
Bogawantalawa to Dayagama
Walk across forests, valleys, mountains and countless tea fields as you experience this stage of The Pekoe Trail.
Stage 10
Dayagama to Horton Plains
Accessible from Nuwara Eliya, this stage of the trail will take you to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Horton Plains.
Stage 11
Horton Plains to Udaweriya
Explore the biodiversity of Horton Plains as you walk through this beautiful cloud forest teeming with unique wildlife.
Stage 12
Udaweriya to Haputale
You will discover the Idalgashinna Railway Station on this stage of the trail, one of the top 5 highest elevation train stations in the island.
Stage 13
Haputale to St. Catherine’s (Lipton's Seat)
The famous Lipton’s Seat, one of the most popular attractions in Haputale is a short walk from this stage of the trail.
Stage 14
St. Catherine’s (Lipton's Seat) to Makulella
Encounter bio-green tea plantations, farms, village homes and historic bungalows as you walk through the forest, mountains and valleys.
Stage 15
Makulella to Ella
As you make way through the forested area, witness waterfalls, rivers and the iconic Ella Rock.
Stage 16
Ella to Demodara
The famous tourist attraction, Nine Arch Bridge, awaits you as you traverse through the mountain forests.
Stage 17
Demodara to Hali-Ela
Accessible from Ella, on this stage you will come across the Demodara Railway Station - a colonial era feat of engineering.
Stage 18
Hali-Ela to Ettampitiya
Take a stroll through picturesque paddy fields, tea trails and hills, and witness panoramic views.
Stage 19
Ettampitiya to Loonuwatte
Scenic vistas await you, as you climb steep hills and cross rivers like the Uma Oya on this adventurous trail.
Stage 20
Loonuwatte to Uda Pussellawa
Encounter rivers, caves and tea trails as you explore your way through stage nineteen’s trail.
Stage 21
On a clear day, one can easily make out the contour of Haputale, Lipton’s seat and Ella Rock while walking along this stage of the trail.
Bask in the scenic views of Lipton’s Seat and Ella Rock, whilst walking through this trail.
Stage 22
Kandapola to Nuwara Eliya
The final stage will take you to Sri Lanka’s very own ‘Little England’, Nuwara Eliya.
The Highlands Await
Walk Through Sri Lanka’s Hill Country
Discover Sri Lanka on Foot With Our 300-kilometer Trail
Select Your Trail
Stage 1 - Hanthana to Galaha
Hanthana to Galaha
The Pekoe Trail begins in the historic city of Kandy, the home of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom.
Stage 2 - Galaha to Loolkandura
Galaha to Loolkandura
Steeped in historic significance, this stage takes you to the first tea plantation in Sri Lanka.
Stage 3 - Loolkandura to Thawalantenna
Loolkandura to Thawalantenna
Make your way through tea fields and forests as you traverse this stage, which is accessed from Kandy.
Stage 4 - Thawalantenna to Kumbaloluwa
Thawalantenna to Kumbaloluwa
Waterfalls, vistas, forests and valleys await as you walk through stage four of The Pekoe Trail.
Stage 5 - Kumbaloluwa to Watagoda
Kumbaloluwa to Watagoda
Accessible from the mountain town of Hatton, this stage of the trail takes you through rural villages and past rivers and waterfalls.
Stage 6 - Watagoda to Kotagala
Watagoda to Kotagala
Experience diverse ecosystems as you walk through valleys, hills and tea trails.
Stage 7 - Kotagala to Norwood
Kotagala to Norwood
Witness scenic views, as you make your way past tea estates that date back to Sri Lanka’s colonial era.
Stage 8 - Norwood to Bogawantalawa
Norwood to Bogawantalawa
Make way to ‘The Golden Valley of Tea’, passing through hills, valleys, lakes and scenic mountain views.
Stage 9 - Bogawantalawa to Dayagama
Bogawantalawa to Dayagama
Walk across forests, valleys, mountains and countless tea fields as you experience this stage of The Pekoe Trail.
Stage 10 - Dayagama to Horton Plains
Dayagama to Horton Plains
Accessible from Nuwara Eliya, this stage of the trail will take you to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Horton Plains.
Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya
Horton Plains to Udaweriya
Explore the biodiversity of Horton Plains as you walk through this beautiful cloud forest teeming with unique wildlife.
Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale
Udaweriya to Haputale
You will discover the Idalgashinna Railway Station on this stage of the trail, one of the top 5 highest elevation train stations in the island.
Stage 13 - Haputale to St. Catherine (Lipton's Seat)
Haputale to St. Catherine (Lipton's Seat)
The famous Lipton’s Seat, one of the most popular attractions in Haputale is a short walk from this stage of the trail.
Stage 14 - St. Catherine’s (Lipton's Seat) to Makulella
St. Catherine’s (Lipton's Seat) to Makulella
Encounter bio-green tea plantations, farms, village homes and historic bungalows as you walk through the forest, mountains and valleys.
Stage 15 - Makulella to Ella
Makulella to Ella
As you make way through the forested area, witness waterfalls, rivers and the iconic Ella Rock.
Stage 16 - Ella to Demodara
Ella to Demodara
The famous tourist attraction, Nine Arch Bridge, awaits you as you traverse through the mountain forests.
Stage 17 - Demodara to Hali-Ela
Demodara to Hali-Ela
Accessible from Ella, on this stage you will come across the Demodara Railway Station - a colonial era feat of engineering.
Stage 18 - Hali-Ela to Ettampitiya
Hali-Ela to Ettampitiya
Take a stroll through picturesque paddy fields, tea trails and hills, and witness panoramic views.
Stage 19 - Ettampitiya to Loonuwatte
Ettampitiya to Loonuwatte
Scenic vistas await you, as you climb steep hills and cross rivers like the Uma Oya on this adventurous trail.
Stage 20 - Loonuwatte to Uda Pussellawa
Loonuwatte to Uda Pussellawa
Encounter rivers, caves and tea trails as you explore your way through stage nineteen’s trail.
Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola
Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola
On a clear day, one can easily make out the contour of Haputale, Lipton’s seat and Ella Rock while walking along this stage of the trail.
Stage 22 - Kandapola to Nuwara Eliya
Kandapola to Nuwara Eliya
The final stage will take you to Sri Lanka’s very own ‘Little England’, Nuwara Eliya.
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