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  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 05 - Pundaloya To Watagoda - Official Profile

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    near Pundaluoya Town, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    8.75mi
    Elevation +
    2343f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 05 - Pundaloya To Watagoda - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 05 - Pundaloya To Watagoda - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 05 - Pundaloya To Watagoda - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable but not yet fully signposted. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The services of a professional mountain guide...

    Viel Teerstraße mit im letzten Drittel starken Steigungen.
    Horst Rölz

  • Lipton Seat (for Ella or Nuwara Eliya stay)

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    near Gonamotawa, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    FakeAccount09
    Distance
    9.16mi
    Elevation +
    4327f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofLipton Seat (for Ella or Nuwara Eliya stay) Photo ofLipton Seat (for Ella or Nuwara Eliya stay) Photo ofLipton Seat (for Ella or Nuwara Eliya stay)

    Sadly I recorded this trail a little bit lait, so add maybe 1 to 1.5km more to this trail. This trail will guide you through some nice tea plantation and you will arrive at the Lipton’s Seat (the first plantation of the...

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  • Adam's peak from Sri Palabaladda (Ratnapura)

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    near Endirikele, Sabaragamuwa (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Jericho1212
    Distance
    9.29mi
    Elevation +
    5833f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAdam's peak from Sri Palabaladda (Ratnapura) Photo ofAdam's peak from Sri Palabaladda (Ratnapura) Photo ofAdam's peak from Sri Palabaladda (Ratnapura)

    It is the hard way to climb the Adam's peak. You must take a bus from Ratnapura to Sri Palabadalla (1h30) and the find an accomodation on site (in inhabitants house, for 800-1000rps in off season). Then you should wake...

    It was a pretty difficult trail. But the sceneries are stunning. Totally worth the hassle.
    Achintha Madurapperuma

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola - Official Profile

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    near Amast Estate, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    10.38mi
    Elevation +
    3638f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 21 - Uda Pussellawa to Kandapola - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable but not yet fully signposted. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The services of a professional mountain guide...

    Avant-dernière étape de cette belle aventure. Un dénivelé important, mais c'est relativement doux . Les montagnes vous a...
    worldgeo
    Dies war unsere zweite Etappe auf dem Pekoe Trail, von Kandapola nach Uda Pussellawa (18./19.01.23). Mit dabei meine bei...
    Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka Hiking & Camping

  • Ella's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    gabbibbi
    Distance
    2.50mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple Photo ofElla's Tea plantations+Hidden Temple

    Enjoy this off-the-beaten-track nice and easy walk among tea plantations. Visit the hidden temple where the very kind monk will show you their 100-year-old Buddha statue.

    We walked the route in the afternoon and it is absolutely worth it. No tourist seen after the village of Ella. Beautiful...
    Sandra van der Molen

  • Ella Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    beckisample
    Distance
    7.85mi
    Elevation +
    2674f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock

    Lovely hike, plenty of shade which was nice. Take water, snacks, decent shoes (some gravel was loose underfoot) and prepare for a steep climb! There are people selling water, sodas, coconuts on the trail. Entrance to the...

  • 'Karsten's Walk' from Rangala House

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    near Waradiwela, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    rjkh
    Distance
    6.06mi
    Elevation +
    1296f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo of'Karsten's Walk' from Rangala House Photo of'Karsten's Walk' from Rangala House Photo of'Karsten's Walk' from Rangala House

    A great walk along tea estate tracks. The land owner is happy for hikers to pass through despite the 'private property' signs. A bit of walk at the end on the road, after the tea factory, to get back to the start point...

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya - Official Profile

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    near Hortonplains, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    8.15mi
    Elevation +
    1063f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 11 - Horton Plains to Udaweriya - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Access to the Horton Plains National Park is restricted. You may only enter by purchasing a ticket at the Dayagama entrance or Ohiya entrance before entering the park and paying the entrance fee which cos...

    it was very good. at the end of the trail, there are small hotels to stay the night over.
    Ajith Ratnayaka

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 02 - Galaha To Loolkandura - Official Profile

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    near Udadeltota, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    9.13mi
    Elevation +
    2799f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 02 - Galaha To Loolkandura - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 02 - Galaha To Loolkandura - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 02 - Galaha To Loolkandura - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable but not yet fully signposted. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The services of a professional mountain guide...

    We walked at 14. September 2023 from Loolecondera via Delthota to Galaha. Start of our hike was at James Taylor statue, ...
    Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka Hiking & Camping
    Trail up to Deltota is easy to follow and a breeze. However, from there, the next 2km is gonna be extremely difficult to...
    SriAbey
    Its good
    Ayesh Buddhika

  • Kandy Mountain Hiking Trail

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    near Talapitiya, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Michael Diekmann
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofKandy Mountain Hiking Trail Photo ofKandy Mountain Hiking Trail Photo ofKandy Mountain Hiking Trail

    Self guided, up to Tempel, down through Village, at the end a bit high manly grass, Highking shoes, long sleeve shirt and trousers recommendet

  • Moray waterfall - White Hose (Delhouse)

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    near Nallatanniya, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    FannyCo
    Distance
    4.15mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMoray waterfall - White Hose (Delhouse) Photo ofMoray waterfall - White Hose (Delhouse) Photo ofMoray waterfall - White Hose (Delhouse)

    Moray waterfall - White Hose (Delhouse) The distance from Delhouse to Moray waterfall can be easly done by walk. I went to White House Guest House because this is my favorite place here. In the waterfall you can swimm...

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 20 - Lunuwatte To Uda Pussellawa - Offical Profile

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    near Pattiyakumbura, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    2136f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 20 - Lunuwatte To Uda Pussellawa - Offical Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 20 - Lunuwatte To Uda Pussellawa - Offical Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 20 - Lunuwatte To Uda Pussellawa - Offical Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable but not yet fully signposted. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The services of a professional mountain guide...

    après avoir rejoint le parcours de l'étape 20, j'arrive rapidement près d'un petit lac magnifique. Cela serait pas mal s...
    worldgeo

  • Nuwara Eliya to tea plantations, Pedro's factory and Lovers leap fall

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    near Hawa Eliya North, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Jericho1212
    Distance
    7.41mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNuwara Eliya to tea plantations, Pedro's factory and Lovers leap fall Photo ofNuwara Eliya to tea plantations, Pedro's factory and Lovers leap fall Photo ofNuwara Eliya to tea plantations, Pedro's factory and Lovers leap fall

    A short (touristic) walk across the tea plantations; visit of Pedro's factory (45min), even if they shouldn't have visits from 11-14h we had a visit at 12h30; then go to the lovers leap fall.

    Loved this route! Skipped the part on the crowded road a bit and went through smaller paths to get back to the trail. It...
    josrietdijk

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 14 - St. Catherine (Lipton Seat) To Makulella - Official Profile

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    near Dambethenna, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    5.82mi
    Elevation +
    1726f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 14 - St. Catherine (Lipton Seat) To Makulella - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 14 - St. Catherine (Lipton Seat) To Makulella - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 14 - St. Catherine (Lipton Seat) To Makulella - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable but not yet fully signposted. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The services of a professional mountain guide...

    The trail leading down to Balagala is a little overgrown. Also, it would be good to have a narrative to find that trail ...
    Ashan Seneviratne

  • Ella’s Rock, Sri Lanka

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    near Kithalella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Toryburgos
    with area.gago
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    1230f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka Photo ofElla’s Rock, Sri Lanka

    This is an alternative route to reach the most famous peak in Ella. We start at the Tree House Cabana hotel, so we cut At least one hour the “tipical” route which starts at Ella’s train station. The Rute runs for the wil...

    Great hike and beautiful scenery. Was a bit of a search to keep on the right track but succeded
    Robert Smit

  • Dawatagala - Knuckles Nature Trail - 5 Peaks

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    near Pusse-Ela, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    David Wiberg
    with lexi.wiberg
    Distance
    5.97mi
    Elevation +
    2136f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofDawatagala - Knuckles Nature Trail - 5 Peaks Photo ofDawatagala - Knuckles Nature Trail - 5 Peaks Photo ofDawatagala - Knuckles Nature Trail - 5 Peaks

    This is a hike of the 5 peaks that give the Knuckles Mountain Range their name. Hasintha Weragala has already written a nice description of the hike in the link here: https://www.thingstodosrilanka.com/knuckles-05-peak-h...

    Thank you for you route! It was HARD technically, especially way down. Please notice that 5th peak is a bit further than...
    Masha Charikova

  • Ella Rock Grand Circle

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    psylwest
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    1640f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle Photo ofElla Rock Grand Circle

    It is a circle trail which allows to return by different way. Apart from the Ella Rock few steps further to reach a small Buddhist shrine. Tip: after the bridge take the right path. You will return to this point by the ...

  • Shripada, Ratnapura-Palabaddala Trail

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    near Endirikele, Sabaragamuwa (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Thomas the Troopy
    Distance
    5.60mi
    Elevation +
    5906f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofShripada, Ratnapura-Palabaddala Trail Photo ofShripada, Ratnapura-Palabaddala Trail Photo ofShripada, Ratnapura-Palabaddala Trail

    Access to the 2,243 m mountain is possible by 6 trails: Ratnapura-Palabaddala, Hatton-Nallathanni, Rathnapura-Kuruwita, Rathnapura Erathna, Murraywatte, Mookuwatte and Malimboda. The Nallathanni & Palabaddala routes are ...

    It’s a good trail, with steps throughout. The fatigue get lost when you see beautiful scenery around.
    Alawatte

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