Pekoe Trail
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Total stages
10
10 currently open
Total distance
152.7 km
+6,187 m elevation gain
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Hanthana To Galaha
A gentle introductory stage from the historic Hanthana Estate to Galaha, featuring stunning valley views, tea landscapes, and dense pine forests.
Galaha To Loolecondera
A challenging stage divided into Galaha to Deltota (rewarding estate paths) and Deltota to Loolecondera (pine forest, steep climbs, historic James Taylor cottage, and stunning tea estate descent).
Loolecondera To Thawalanthenna
A difficult stage with initial challenging climb through historic tea trails and jungle-overgrown Dimbula Road, crossing into the 'valleys beyond' on Stellenberg Estate, followed by flat estate roads and a long descent with magical views of Kotmale Reservoir, Ramboda pass, and waterfalls.
Thawalanthenna to Pundaloya
A scenic stage through residential Tawalantenne and New Kotmale, crossing Ramboda Oya, ascending past Kotmale Dam views on an old British road, reaching an abandoned tea factory with epic vistas, then zig-zagging to Choicy village high point and descending to Pundaloya with valley views.
Pundaloya To Watagoda
An enjoyable moderate stage starting near Pundaloya town with paddy fields, river crossings, village roads, a Buddhist temple, and entry into historic Dimbula tea country, featuring dramatic 'Wall' views and a relaxed uphill to Watagoda village and train station.
Watagoda To Kotagala
A delightful moderate stage from Watagoda Train Station through tea trails, Holyrood Estate, Thalawakele town (Dimbula tea hub), fairy-tale-like hamlets with gentle ups/downs, small hills with epic western views of Nanu Oya contours, ending in Kotagala with transport options.
Kotagala To Norwood
A scenic stage through tea estates, past Singamalai Lake and views of Castlereagh Reservoir, descending into the bustling tea town of Norwood.
Norwood to Bogawantalawa
A scenic ascent over the ridge separating Bogawantalawa and Maskeliya valleys, with stunning views of Maskeliya Lake and Adam's Peak, followed by a gentle descent through tea estates into the 'Golden Valley of Tea'.
Bogawantalawa To Dayagama
A challenging stage crossing Jacob's Ladder pass from the bustling Bogawantalawa Valley into the remote, grassy hidden valley of Bopaththalawa, passing dairy farms and forested tracks before descending to Dayagama.
Dayagama To Horton Plains
A demanding uphill trek from remote Dayagama through tea trails into Horton Plains National Park's dense high-elevation rainforest, ending at the old Far Inn – requiring park entry fees and group travel.
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