The Best Trails in Sri Lanka

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  • Ellas Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    8.65mi
    Elevation +
    1654f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofEllas Rock Photo ofEllas Rock Photo ofEllas Rock

    Circular fins la Roca d Ella. Comencem caminant per la via del tren direccio haputale fins just abans de la primera estacio de tren on ens desviem cap a l esquerra i xino xano cap amunt. Hi han un parell de xiringos pel ...

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  • near Galkiriyagama, North Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    6.54mi
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofUGA | Ulagalla Experiences | Biking | Village Bike Ride Photo ofUGA | Ulagalla Experiences | Biking | Village Bike Ride Photo ofUGA | Ulagalla Experiences | Biking | Village Bike Ride

    Explore our local village of Athungama either on your own or with one of our insightful guides. This circular trail will introduce you to rural village life, and allow you to pause and consider sights, focal points, wild...

    Very easy ride to do - I enjoyed seeing the village life around the property.
    Miguel Cunat
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  • Ella Rock Hike - Sri Lanka

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    5.86mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofElla Rock Hike - Sri Lanka Photo ofElla Rock Hike - Sri Lanka Photo ofElla Rock Hike - Sri Lanka

    The Ella rock hike is one of the most scenic hikes passing through lush green forest, rivers, waterfalls and tea plantations. The view at summit is jaw dropping overlooking the tea estates and forest. The complete hik...

    Súper easy to follow and with all the details Thanks a lot. We have enjoyed a lot
    Tribu Viajera
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  • near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    3.16mi
    Elevation +
    1024f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofElla - Ella’s Rock - Rawena temple Photo ofElla - Ella’s Rock - Rawena temple Photo ofElla - Ella’s Rock - Rawena temple

    We start just before the tunnel at the end of the town of Ella and take a path left to the railway. We follow the railway until a bridge where we turn left next to a house. Then follow the track so you don’t get lost. Ju...

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  • near Diyagama West, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    3022f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 10 - Dayagama To Horton Plains - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 10 - Dayagama To Horton Plains - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 10 - Dayagama To Horton Plains - 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...

    Horton Plains to Dayagama (revers tour). We hiked it at 09.02.23. This Stage was easy to hike. Easy to find the entranc...
    Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka Hiking & Camping
    Avant de commencer l'étape , j'ai pris mon petit déjeuner dans un petit restaurant à Darayana. La place n'a plus la même...
    worldgeo
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  • near Elagolla, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    1371f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPekoe Trail stage 1 - Hanthana to Galaha Photo ofPekoe Trail stage 1 - Hanthana to Galaha Photo ofPekoe Trail stage 1 - Hanthana to Galaha

    lovely hike through tea plantations and small communities with beautiful views across the mountains. The trail is mainly single track cement or rocky and starts at the Ceylon Tea Museum. just beside a huge sign for the b...

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  • Ella Rock

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    1565f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock Photo ofElla Rock

    Take both loops to your right better, easier and less steep. Enjoy it! Don't miss the second view point to the Rawana Falls and a lonely experience. It also keeps a secret temple! Carry lots of water and start early. Gu...

    Impossible de se perdre...on suit la foule et ça roule....
    jeanphi26
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  • Ella - Ella rock

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    Hiking
    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    6.92mi
    Elevation +
    1280f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofElla - Ella rock Photo ofElla - Ella rock Photo ofElla - Ella rock

    Start the trek at the Junction in Ella, going up the Waterfall road. Then you just have to follow the trail looking at the waypoints in case of doubt. The first prt of the trek is following the railways until you reach K...

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  • near Mihidumpura, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    1132f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 22 - Kandapola To Pedro Estate - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 22 - Kandapola To Pedro Estate - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 22 - Kandapola To Pedro Estate - Official Profile

    LATEST UPDATE (AUGUST 23): Stage 22 is partially open at this point in time. If you are starting in Kandapola we advise you to take a tuk-tuk or a vehicle to the entrance of the "Government Seed Production Farm" and star...

    Vu que j'ai dormi à Nuwara, j'ai fait l'étape dans l'autre sens. Un peu étrange après 22 jours de marche de terminer cet...
    worldgeo
    Het is een hele fijne route door de thee velden waar je de plukkers in overvloed kan bewonderen De wegen zijn grotendeel...
    Harrie ter Schuur
    Nach langer Vorfreude war dies meine erste offizielle Etappe auf den Pekoe Trail. Andere Etappe bin ich schon in den let...
    Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka Hiking & Camping
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  • near Gawarawela, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    8.07mi
    Elevation +
    1742f
    TrailRank
    46| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 17 - Demodera to Hali-Ela - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 17 - Demodera to Hali-Ela - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 17 - Demodera to Hali-Ela - 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...

    j'enchaîne l'étape 16 et 17 afin de trouver un logement à Hami Ela. C'est un parcours facile et les paysages sont toujou...
    worldgeo
    Another beautiful walking trail in Uva province in Sri Lanka. We started from Demodara railway station and finished at H...
    Thilantha Abeysinghe
    Beautiful tea estate scenery! Fairly easy trail to follow with the help of the GPS. One bit we found tricky was where to...
    CatherineBiz
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  • near Hali-Ela, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    8.67mi
    Elevation +
    2316f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 18 - Hali-Ela To Ettampitiya - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 18 - Hali-Ela To Ettampitiya - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 18 - Hali-Ela To Ettampitiya - 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...

    Ayant dormi à memories Holiday Bungalow ( 0774704928 ) kolitha et Devika vous accueille dans leur grande maison. Ils ne ...
    worldgeo
    This section offers something a bit unique. Less awe-inspiring views of tea (though some beautiful ones near the beginni...
    CatherineBiz
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  • near Norwood, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    9.82mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 08 - Norwood to Bogawantalawa - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 08 - Norwood to Bogawantalawa - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 08 - Norwood to Bogawantalawa - 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...

    I don this trial. It has nice scenery. nice view of Adam's Peak.
    Sanath B Herath
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  • Ela town to Rawana Ela waterfalls

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    near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    4.93mi
    Elevation +
    1745f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofEla town to Rawana Ela waterfalls Photo ofEla town to Rawana Ela waterfalls Photo ofEla town to Rawana Ela waterfalls

    Not a very safe walk on the trafficky wavy road, but the views are super rewarding, you can see lots of monkeys and... the waterfalls are just breathtaking!!!! They are apparently much better in the rainy season, but the...

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  • near Ella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    15.06mi
    Elevation +
    3993f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofElla's rock loop (Ella - Ella's Rock - Heeloya) Photo ofElla's rock loop (Ella - Ella's Rock - Heeloya) Photo ofElla's rock loop (Ella - Ella's Rock - Heeloya)

    From Ella, follow the train track, then go down at a little restaurant/shop and follow the tracks. Be careful to the leeches. After Ella's rock view point (if it is not too cloudy) there is Temple cave at 400m. Then fol...

    Very nice hike. 1/3 through beautiful forests, 2/3 along paved roads through villages with moderate traffic.
    Jan Online
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  • Ella Rock, Cave and Cave Temple

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    near Ella, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    6.24mi
    Elevation +
    6608f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofElla Rock, Cave and Cave Temple Photo ofElla Rock, Cave and Cave Temple Photo ofElla Rock, Cave and Cave Temple

    This trail will you guide to the top of Ella rock and to the not so known cave and cave temple, sadly because of heavy raining and flood a day earlier the cave was closed but the small cave temple was open. The trail it...

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  • near Dambethenna, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    11.30mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAlternative Lipton’s Seat - Haputale 100% through Tea Plantations Photo ofAlternative Lipton’s Seat - Haputale 100% through Tea Plantations Photo ofAlternative Lipton’s Seat - Haputale 100% through Tea Plantations

    This route goes 100% through tea plantations all the way down to Haputale. It does not follow the main road you went up, and does not pass the tea factory. It goes down from Liptons seat and connects after 3km to Long di...

    Really beautiful hike with amazing changing scenery. We saw a mongoose, lots of monkeys and many friendly tea pickers. T...
    tombloom
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  • near Haputale, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    2641f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 - Haputale To St. Catherine - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 - Haputale To St. Catherine - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 13 - Haputale To St. Catherine - 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...

    Étape qui prend de l'altitude et qui permet normalement de voir les montagnes. " Malheureusement", elle était peu visibl...
    worldgeo
    Amazing hike, stunning views. It was super easy to follow the map and stay on track. We did this hike in reverse from St...
    Orzu Conconi
    At Sherwood in Haputale estate road has blocked with a gate by estate manager.
    Thilantha Abeysinghe
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  • near Ella Town, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    5.43mi
    Elevation +
    1289f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 - Ella to Demodera - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 - Ella to Demodera - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 16 - Ella to Demodera - 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...

    Etape rapide. On croise du monde jusqu'au pont mais ensuite, cela redevient très calme. Les paysages sont sublimes. Une ...
    worldgeo
    This is the first section of the Pekoe trail we've done, and it was awesome. We didn't know the Nine Arches bridge was o...
    Chris Loughren
    Ella to Nine Arches Bridge is quite popular so expect to run into a lot of people there. It was fun getting to watch a t...
    CatherineBiz
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  • near Gonamotawa, Uva (Sri Lanka)
    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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  • near Endirikele, Sabaragamuwa (Sri Lanka)
    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
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  • near Bogawantalawa, Central (Sri Lanka)
    Distance
    10.23mi
    Elevation +
    1893f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 09 - Bogawantalawa To Dayagama - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 09 - Bogawantalawa To Dayagama - Official Profile Photo ofThe Pekoe Trail - Stage 09 - Bogawantalawa To Dayagama - 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...

    Vu les prévisions météo, je suis parti tôt. On peut sentir que l'on n'est pas dans une zone touristique. Je sens en effe...
    worldgeo
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