Route: Pekoe Trail

Submitted by Danushka-Matteo on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 05:16am
Location
Sri Lanka
Distance
330 km
Vertical Gain
13,100 m
Description

The Pekoe Trail is a 300+ km, 22-stage long-distance walking trail through Sri Lanka's central highlands, developed through a three-year project funded by the EU and USAID and now managed by The Pekoe Trail Organisation (TPTO), a local nonprofit. The trail traverses 21 tea estates, cloud forest, and rural communities, connecting Kandy to the southern hill country via Nuwara Eliya, Haputale, Ella, and Adam's Peak/Sri Pada area. It has been recognized internationally, including Time's "World's Greatest Places 2025" and National Geographic's "Best of the World 2024."

GPS Track