Stage 14
Stage 14 St. Catherine’s (Lipton’s Seat) to Makulella – 9.38 km This stage is currently under development – the stage is walkable but not yet signposted. The official opening of this stage will be announced soon. Although the total length of the stage is only just over 9.5 km, this stage is packed with all […]
Stage 13
Stage 13 Haputale to St. Catherine’s (Lipton’s Seat) – 13.48 km This stage is currently under development – the stage is walkable but not yet signposted. The official opening of this stage will be announced soon. This is a very scenic route that takes you from one of the major towns in the tea country, […]
Stage 12
Stage 12 Udaweriya to Haputale – 14.76 km The mornings are perfect for walking the pekoe trail. You will witness the beautiful countryside with mountains and hear bird calls. Walking in the Tangamale forest reserve can be an unbelievable experience. This stage is currently under development – the stage is walkable but not yet signposted. […]
Stage 11
Stage 11 Horton Plains to Udaweriya – 13.12 km This stage is currently under development – the stage is walkable but not yet signposted. The official opening of this stage will be announced soon. This stage starts at the Farr Inn, the old hunting lodge for high-ranking British colonial officials turned into a visitor center. […]
Stage 10
Stage 10 Dayagama to Horton Plains – 14.88 km IMPORTANT: Stage 10 road from Dayagama to Horton Plains is actually closed. A ticket counter at Dayagama site (photos) is under construction. There will be watchers of the forest department at both ends of the road. Misuse will be fined. There are no signboards mentioning a fine. Foreign […]
Stage 9
Stage 9 Bogawantalawa to Dayagama – 16.46 km This stage starts in Bogawantalawa, the bustling town that gives name to the entire valley. The village of Bogawantalawa sits at an elevation of 1279 meters and is surrounded by tea estates and mountains shrouded in mist and emerald landscapes.
Stage 8
Stage 8 Norwood to Bogawantalawa – 15.85 km Norwood is the gateway to the Bogawantalawa Valley. It is also a major crossroads as you venture deep into the tea country on the way from Hatton towards Maskeliya and Adam’s Peak but also for those wanting to take the backroad down southbound towards Balangoda.
Stage 7
Stage 7 Kotagala to Norwood – 15.50km Embark on a captivating journey and behold breathtaking vistas while traversing through tea estates that bear witness to Sri Lanka’s colonial era heritage. This stage starts in the town of Kotagala. There is a brightly painted Hindu Kovil which serves well as an anchor. The trail peels off […]
Stage 6
Stage 6 Watagoda to Kotagala – 14.8kms. It is a pleasant trek through the tea estates. If you take a detour you may see the Bottleneck pass where the railway loops. If the weather is hotter than normal, it is very likely that there will be fewer leeches. This 14.8-km point-to-point trail near Dikoya, Nuwara […]
Stage 5
Stage 5 Kumbaloluwa to Watagoda – 11.85km The Pekoe Trail is an 11.7-km point-to-point trail near Kumbaloluwa, Nuwara Eliya, which takes around 3 hours and 46 minutes to complete. It is moderately challenging and suitable for hiking and walking, with few people on the trail. However, the trail is currently under development and not signposted.