Exciting New Trail in Sri Lanka: The Pekoe Trail Awarded Top 20 Travel Destinations for 2024
Introducing the Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka. This amazing trail in Sri Lanka takes you through stunning landscapes, remote villages, and lush tea estates.
National Geographic announced their picks for BEST OF THE WORLD 2024, the brand’s annual guide of the most exciting, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for 2024.
What is the Pekoe Trail?
The Pekoe Trail is a long pathway of about 300 km for walkers and hikers to explore the beautiful hillside of Sri Lanka.
Where is Pekoe Trail?
The trail winds through Sri Lanka’s central highlands, offering breathtaking views along the way. Starting from Kandy you’ll pass through places like Galaha, Haputale, and Ella, soaking in the beauty of the tea country and reach Nuwara Eliya by trail.
What are the areas covered in Trail?
The trail covers various regions, including Kandy, Hatton, Hanthana, Horton Plains, Haputale, Ella, Uda Pussellawa, and Nuwara Eliya, each offering its own unique charm and scenery.
What are the stages in Pekoe trail?
This trail is divided into 22 stages, each offering its own set of sights and experiences. Here are the stages:
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Stage 01 - Hanthana to Galaha 12.8km
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Stage 02 - Galaha to Loolkandura 14.7km
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Stage 03 - Loolkandura to Tawalantenne 18.11km
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Stage 04 - Tawalantenne to Pundaluoya 14.04km
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Stage 05 - Pundaluoya to Watagoda 14.09km
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Stage 06 - Watagoda to Kotagala 15.33km
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Stage 07 - Kotagala to Norwood 16.28km
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Stage 08 - Norwood to Bogawantalawa 15.8km
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Stage 09 - Bogawantalawa to Dayagama 16.5km
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Stage 10 - Dayagama to Horton Plains 14.9km
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Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya 13.1km
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Stage 12 - Udaweriya to Haputale 14.8km
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Stage 13 - Haputale to St. Catherine 13.5km
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Stage 14 - St. Catherine to Makulella 9.4km
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Stage 15 - Makulella to Ella 9.5km
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Stage 16 - Ella to Demodara 8.8km
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Stage 17 - Demodara to Hali Ela 12.9km
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Stage 18 - Hali Ela to Ettampitiya 13.9km
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Stage 19 - Ettampitiya to Lunuwatte 18.8km
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Stage 20 - Lunuwatte to Uda Pussellawa 12.5km
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Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola 16.7km
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Stage 22 - Kandapola to Pedro Estate 10.8km
How to visit Pekoe trail?
To visit the Pekoe Trail, you’ll need to pre-register through a special app named “The Pekoe Trail”. While there’s no entrance fee, a pass is required for access.
What are the ticket price for Pekoe Trail?
Currently, there is no fee for passes in addition to those already being issued by national parks, the forestry department, and private estates.
More details
Official Website: thepekoetrailsrilanka.com
Email: [email protected]
