SRI LANKA'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

Walk through the heart of Sri Lanka.

Discover the legendary Pekoe Trail — a journey through emerald tea country, misty mountains, forests, villages and timeless highland culture.

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300+ kmLong-distance trail
22Curated stages
Kandy → Nuwara EliyaCentral Highlands
Tea CountryNature • Culture • Adventure
The experience

More than a hike. It's a journey through Sri Lanka.

The Pekoe Trail connects hill towns, working tea estates, remote villages, forests, viewpoints and cultural landmarks across the Central Highlands.

✓Walk through beautiful Ceylon tea plantations
✓Meet local communities and experience highland life
✓Discover mountain viewpoints, forests and heritage sites
✓Choose a single stage or create a multi-day adventure
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What you'll discover

A trail full of stories

Every section offers a different side of Sri Lanka's hill country.

Tea Country

Walk through rolling tea estates and discover the landscapes that helped make Ceylon Tea famous around the world.

Villages & Culture

Pass through rural communities, temples, churches, kovils and historic estate settlements.

Mountains & Nature

Experience cool highland air, forests, ridgelines, reservoirs, valleys and spectacular viewpoints.

Plan your route

22 stages. One unforgettable trail.

Choose the stages that match your time, fitness level and interests.

01

Hanthana → Galaha

Kandy Area

12.84 km • Easy
02

Galaha → Loolkandura

Kandy Area

14.70 km • Difficult
03

Loolkandura → Tawalantanne

Kandy Area

18.11 km • Difficult
04

Tawalantanne → Pundaluoya

Kandy Area

15.53 km • Difficult
05

Pundaluoya → Watagoda

Kandy Area

14.31 km • Moderate
06

Watagoda → Kotagala

Hatton Area

14.97 km • Easy
07

Kotagala → Norwood

Hatton Area

16.48 km • Moderate
08

Norwood → Bogawantalawa

Hatton Area

15.93 km • Moderate
09

Bogawantalawa → Dayagama

Hatton Area

17.13 km • Hard
10

Dayagama → Horton Plains

Hatton Area

15.88 km • Difficult
11

Horton Plains → Udaweriya

Haputale Area

14.30 km • Moderate
12

Udaweriya → Haputale

Haputale Area

19.68 km • Difficult
13

Haputale → St. Catherine's

Haputale Area

14.60 km • Hard
14

St. Catherine's → Makulella

Haputale Area

9.36 km • Moderate
15

Makulella → Ella

Ella Area

9.61 km • Moderate
16

Ella → Demodara

Ella Area

9.50 km • Easy
17

Demodara → Hali Ela

Ella Area

13.15 km • Moderate
18

Hali Ela → Etampitiya

Ella Area

14.68 km • Hard
19

Etampitiya → Loonuwatte

Nuwara Eliya Area

21.00 km • Difficult
20

Loonuwatte → Udapussellawa

Nuwara Eliya Area

13.63 km • Moderate
21

Udapussellawa → Kandapola

Nuwara Eliya Area

16.90 km • Difficult
22

Kandapola → Pedro

Nuwara Eliya Area

11.30 km • Moderate
Sample adventure

5-Day Pekoe Trail Escape

A sample itinerary that combines hiking, tea country, mountain scenery and local experiences.

DAY 01

Kandy → Hanthana → Galaha

Start among the tea hills and walk through Hanthana's beautiful estate landscapes.

DAY 02

Galaha → Loolkandura

Explore the birthplace of commercial Ceylon tea and enjoy highland views.

DAY 03

Watagoda → Kotagala

Continue through tea estates, villages and peaceful hill-country roads.

DAY 04

Haputale / Horton Plains

Experience cool mountain landscapes, forests and dramatic viewpoints.

DAY 05

Ella → Demodara

Finish with spectacular scenery around Ella and the iconic railway landscape.

Our hiking experience can include

  • Professional local trail guide
  • Accommodation selection
  • Private transport & transfers
  • Breakfast / selected meals
  • Tea estate & village experiences
  • Camping option on selected locations
  • Flexible private group itineraries
Ready to walk?

Let's plan your Pekoe Trail adventure.

Tell us your travel dates, number of hikers and preferred number of hiking days. We'll help build a comfortable route around your interests.

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