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  • Pekoe Trail - Stage 1: Hanthana - Galaha

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    near Talapitiya, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Akitha Kulasena
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPekoe Trail - Stage 1: Hanthana - Galaha Photo ofPekoe Trail - Stage 1: Hanthana - Galaha Photo ofPekoe Trail - Stage 1: Hanthana - Galaha

    The first stage of Pekoe Trail runs through beautiful, varied landscapes from Hills, Tea Fields, Pine Forests, open plains, valleys and villages. Starts by a beautiful temple and ends in the busy small town of Galaha. ...

  • Pekoe trail section 3 end of day 2

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    near Gannewa, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Tom Macdonald
    Distance
    11.43mi
    Elevation +
    2011f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPekoe trail section 3 end of day 2 Photo ofPekoe trail section 3 end of day 2 Photo ofPekoe trail section 3 end of day 2

    I really really good 1 day hike- if you were fast you could probably do 2 sections, but it was really nice to take it slow and admire the views! I will say though there is thick jungle around 5kms in and saw a leopard so...

  • Wild Glamping Knuckles to Garandialla waterfall and back

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    near Kandegama, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    npnp
    Distance
    6.63mi
    Elevation +
    2070f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofWild Glamping Knuckles to Garandialla waterfall and back Photo ofWild Glamping Knuckles to Garandialla waterfall and back Photo ofWild Glamping Knuckles to Garandialla waterfall and back

    This crosses a small town and then up (and down) a hill with rock steps before going into the Knuckles conservation area. We did this when it was relatively dry and minimal mud, so it may be more challenging when it's ra...

  • Stage 5 TEST - NOT OPEN

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    near Watagoda, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Orzu Conconi
    Distance
    6.09mi
    Elevation +
    3074f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofStage 5 TEST - NOT OPEN Photo ofStage 5 TEST - NOT OPEN Photo ofStage 5 TEST - NOT OPEN

    Forest climb option not yet ready for travelers. Need a lot of clearing and some infrastructure before it’s ready for hikers.

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  • Pidurangula - Amazing view of Sigiriya Rock

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    near Piduragala, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    julencb
    Distance
    1.13mi
    Elevation +
    502f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPidurangula - Amazing view of Sigiriya Rock Photo ofPidurangula - Amazing view of Sigiriya Rock Photo ofPidurangula - Amazing view of Sigiriya Rock

    Short and easy track to the top of Pidurangula rock. It is located a few km away from the Sigiriya rock and it offers great views of this amazing site. Trip starts crossing a small budist temple, where you’ll have to r...

  • Knuckles mountain range Rangala / Sri Lanka

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    near Rangala, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    redmayanskywalker
    Distance
    8.96mi
    Elevation +
    2241f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofKnuckles mountain range Rangala / Sri Lanka Photo ofKnuckles mountain range Rangala / Sri Lanka Photo ofKnuckles mountain range Rangala / Sri Lanka

    Ready for leeches, moist and muddy terrain you will be able to spot some endemic fauna. Despite the altitude is not the greatest this route can be challenging specially on the way back. Water proof gear advised and good ...

  • Ella - Demodara - Ella rock - Ravana cave

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    near Gotuwela, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    alyoka
    Distance
    17.66mi
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofElla - Demodara - Ella rock - Ravana cave Photo ofElla - Demodara - Ella rock - Ravana cave Photo ofElla - Demodara - Ella rock - Ravana cave

    Ella to Demodara vía rice plantations Demodara to Heel Oya by train Breakfast stop in Heel Oya Heel Oya to Kital Ella along the train tracks Up to the Ella rock and down to the Rawana cave

  • The Pekoe Trail - Stage 07 - Kotagala To Norwood - Official Profile

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    near Kotagala, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    The Pekoe Trail - Sri Lanka | Official Profile
    Distance
    10.24mi
    Elevation +
    1598f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 07 - Kotagala To Norwood - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 07 - Kotagala To Norwood - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 07 - Kotagala To Norwood - Official Profile

    IMPORTANT NOTE: The stage is walkable and signposted. Look out for orange circles with a white arrow. Trail users are advised to consider all the information available and to heed local advice when available. The service...

    Similar to much of Stage 6, the path winds through the tea hills and passes through several villages. Starting at the Hi...
    Aaron Russo

  • Waterfall road - Small Rawana Falls

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    near Kithalella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    whereisollyy
    Distance
    2.39mi
    Elevation +
    289f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofWaterfall road - Small Rawana Falls Photo ofWaterfall road - Small Rawana Falls Photo ofWaterfall road - Small Rawana Falls

    This is not the ordinary path but one that will lead you in the middle of farms. It’s wild but we loved it because it was unexpected and a bit more challenging that the normal one. So we started from a Waterfall Road an...

    Great tip. Not easy to find the initial path from waterfall Rd. There is a small concrete way to the left of the road an...
    António Rodrigues 15

  • Diyaluma falls from Poonagala road

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    near Diyaluma, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Lurilove
    Distance
    2.52mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofDiyaluma falls from Poonagala road Photo ofDiyaluma falls from Poonagala road Photo ofDiyaluma falls from Poonagala road

    It’s an easy trek to the falls, you don’t need a guide but every guy in Koslanda will offer help for money. The track starts in a closed road to the pools, just walk past the fence. We first went down the left path to th...

  • Kandegedara to Narangala

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    near Kirioruwa, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Ajith Ratnayaka
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    1745f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofKandegedara to Narangala Photo ofKandegedara to Narangala Photo ofKandegedara to Narangala

    From Kandegedara Town its a 4km walk or drive on tea estate roads to where the trail starts to Narangala.

  • Haldummulla Estate | Giles' Arrow

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    near Haputale, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Haldummulla Estate Trails
    Distance
    5.65mi
    Elevation +
    2211f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Giles' Arrow Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Giles' Arrow Photo ofHaldummulla Estate | Giles' Arrow

    Haputale - Haldummulla Ask Priya to organise a driver early morning to drop you off in Haldummulla at the beginning of this amazing Trail. Approximately three hours walk back to the Bungalow for Breakfast, a hot bath ...

  • Haputale - Bambarakanda Waterfall

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    near Haputale, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Adria Belmonte
    Distance
    15.96mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    28

    Nice hiking day starting in Haputale, crossing the forest some meters above the railway going to Idalgashina. This is a really small town, only 2 tiny stores and 1 hotel if you want to have dinner there. Is about 1,5 hou...

  • Kithalella

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    near Kithalella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    MargaretaMarjeta
    Distance
    7.55mi
    Elevation +
    1926f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofKithalella Photo ofKithalella Photo ofKithalella

    Ella rock and an extra walk passing the cave to the temple and back. Bring money if you want to see the cave. We forgot that.

  • ella rock

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    near Rawanaella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Vilito
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    551f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofella rock Photo ofella rock Photo ofella rock

    Català (English Below) Camí de baixada d'ella rock. Al pujar no varem aconseguir trobar el millor camí i per tant pujo la baixada. Hi ha una ruta circular que es la que varem fer, la podeu trobar aquí: http://ca.wikilo...

  • Bungalow to Bungalow | Norwood to Castlereagh and Dunkeld (or vice-versa) | 3 to 4 hours (one way)

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    near Lethernt South, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Ceylon Tea Trails - Official Trails Collection
    Distance
    4.96mi
    Elevation +
    1870f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBungalow to Bungalow | Norwood to Castlereagh and Dunkeld (or vice-versa) | 3 to 4 hours (one way) Photo ofBungalow to Bungalow | Norwood to Castlereagh and Dunkeld (or vice-versa) | 3 to 4 hours (one way) Photo ofBungalow to Bungalow | Norwood to Castlereagh and Dunkeld (or vice-versa) | 3 to 4 hours (one way)

    CONTACT TEA TRAILS NATURALIST / GUIDES FOR MORE INFORMATION OR IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: +94718395224 TRAIL DESCRIPTION: An enchanting 8-kilometer hike from Castlereagh Bungalow to Norwood Bungalow. The trail unfolds alon...

  • Ella Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Author
    Simone Sevcikova
    Distance
    7.61mi
    Elevation +
    1398f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock

    What a beauty of the trail this is!!! We started the hike early at 5am from our guest house, walking down the Passara Rd, continuing on Waterfall Rd and making our way on to the train tracks all the way until the turn po...

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