Data as of . Conditions, permits and advisories change: check official sources before you go.

Pekoe Trail

Sri Lanka · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 60/100

At a glance

CountriesSri Lanka
ContinentAsia
RegionCentral Highlands
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length300 km
Typical duration22 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude2100 m
Best seasonDec-Mar; Jul-Aug (drier windows)
StartKandy
EndNuwara Eliya
Permit / guideNo permit (free trail; some stages cross tea estates)
Special gearnone

Score

60/100
Scenery
22/35
Fame
10/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
15/20

New 22-stage tea-country trail through Sri Lanka's highlands

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

Opened 2023; often walked in sections

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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