Pekoe Trail

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Hanthana Trek

The Hanthana mountain range in Kandy is popular among those who like to go hiking, camping, bird watching, and be close to nature in any way. Local songwriters, too, have lyricized the scenic beauty and tranquillity of these mountains.

Located 1,240 m above sea level, the Hanthana mountain range stretches all the way from Kandy city to the town of Galaha, 20 km south.

The freshwater springs on the western end of Hanthana feed the waters of the Mahaweli River, and the tributaries of the river separate the individual hills of the range. In total, there are seven individual peaks, the highest being Ura Kanda.

• The walk starts from Sarasavi gama and ends from 4th mile post (9km walk)

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• The walk starts from Hanthana and pauses from Galaha ( Pekoe trail stage 01 – 12.8 km walk)
• Resumes from Galaha and ends from Deltota (Part of pekoe trail stage 02 – 7.3 km)

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Deltota Kondagala Trek

Kondagala is a popular hiking destination in Sri Lanka, located on the border of the districts of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. It’s a small mountain that’s very popular due to its surrounding beauty. The Loolkondera tea estate is another historical place that you should visit before the Kondagala Hike.

Once you reach the top of the Kondagala, you will feel amazing. The top is frequently buffeted by strong winds. You can walk around there for a long time. Kondagala was very popular due to its large stones. If you go to the edge of the stones, you can see the beauty of the Loolkandura tea estate and the areas toward Galaha and Kandy.

The summit of Kondagala Mountain is an absolutely beautiful place to take some amazing photographs. You can observe some old houses, paddy fields, tea estates, and other topography in the Dumbara Valley.

• Starts Deltota – Kondagala trek ( 6 km Up & down)
• Resumes from Deltota ends from Loolkandura (Rest of Pekoe trail stage 02 – 7 km walk)

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• The walk starts from Loolkandura and ends from Tawalantenna ( Pekoe Trail stage 03 – 17.2 km walk)

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Ramboda Falls

The Ramboda Ella (Puna Ella) double fall is unique in the ‘Y’ form where two waterfalls with two water sources merge in to one at the bottom. The water in the fall on the left is from the Puna Oya, A canal which comes through the forest reserve above.

The fall on the right-hand side is made up from water from Pundalu Oya which flows through cultivated land above. Most of the year the fall flowing through the Pundalu Oya carry more volume but during periods of long drought the role is reversed. The water on flowing on the left fall remains more or less the same while the water on the other fall reduces significantly.

Ramboda Tunnel

Ramboada road Tunnel is currently the longest road tunnel in Sri Lanka and located Gampola – Nuwara Eliya road, close to Ramboda falls.
Romboda Tunnel was constructed with Japanese Government Funding. This 225m tunnel construction was started in year 2006 and opened for general public on 2008, February.

Devathura Falls

Formerly known as ‘Thevatura Falls’ (Tea Waterfall), the Peratas Tea Estate and factory are located above. The Devathura Ella Falls cascades over several platforms, though only a 10m section is visible from the road, and eventually joins the Kotmale Reservoir.

The surrounding area is rich in both flora and fauna, with plant life including erabadu (Erythrina Indica). This makes for a serene setting; thus, it is popular with visitors.

The waterfall lies just before the new Ramboda Tunnel. Today this road looks quite narrow and is not being used for vehicle traffic. Walking about 20 meters on this road you can see how one of the rocks has been cut in to build the road during the British occupation.

• The walk is called the Puna Ella walk or the Upper Ramboda falls trek. (8-9 km walk)

Transfer to Kotagala.

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This stage starts in the town of Kotagala. There is a brightly painted Hindu Kovil which serves well as an anchor. The trail peels off to the left and follows a straight road up and around the outskirts of Kotagala.

Continuing along the trail, you will pass numerous brightly colored line rooms (tea workers’ terraced housing), some simply a single line, whilst in other areas, small villages are made up of hundreds of line rooms, replete with both Hindu Kovils and Christian churches.

• The walk starts from Kotagala and Ends from Norwood ( Pekoe trail stage 07 0 15.5 km walk)

Stay relaxed in the evening.

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Adams Peak

Adam’s Peak, one of the must-visit spots in Sri Lanka, is a huge conical mountain towering over with 2,243 meters height in the central highlands of the country, carrying on its top a sacred footprint equally revered by all religions. Besides being a holy tourist destination, Adam’s Peak is extremely popular with tourists for its alluring beauty and unmatched trekking. The peak, the seventh tallest peak in Sri Lanka, is also known as Sri Pada (sacred footstep) and Samanala Kanda (butterfly mountain).

Adam’s Peak is mostly seen as a sacred place for all religious groups. On the top, the peak treasures a big rock that carries a huge footprint that is believed to be Lord Buddhas in Buddhist tradition, Sri Rama’s in Hindu mythology, and prophet Adam’s in Christian and Islamic beliefs. The peak is pretty much attractive with thickly vegetated hills all the way up that facilitates the best trekking experience.

Also, the peak is headwaters to most prominent rivers in the country named Kalu, Kelani and Walawe and various other tributaries and features plenty of waterfalls. Being home to a wide range of unique birds, reptiles, and mammals, Adam’s Peak has in possession rich biodiversity consisting of lavish endemic flora.

Optional- Only during the season from December to May

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Norwood is the gateway to the Bogawantalawa Valley. It is also a major crossroads as you venture deep into the tea country on the way from Hatton towards Maskeliya and Adam’s Peak but also for those wanting to take the backroad down southbound towards Balangoda. The Bogawantalawa Valley is known as ‘the Golden Valley of Tea’.

Considered to be one of the most beautiful tea-growing areas in the country, this scenic valley overlooks mist-shrouded rolling hills and the mirror-still, picturesque Castlereagh Lake. To learn about the people living in the Bogawantalawa area, it is worth studying the most significant 19th-century female British photographer,Julia Margaret Cameron.

• The walk starts from Norwood and Ends from Bogawanthalawa ( Pekoe trail stage 08 – 15.9 km walk)

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The walk starts from Bogawanthalawa and ends from Dayagama ( Pekoe trail stage 09 – 16.46 km walk)

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Horton Plains Trek

Horton Plains in Sri Lanka is the coldest and windiest location in the country. It consists of ecosystems such as Montane evergreen forests, grasslands, marshy lands and aquatic ecosystem. At an altitude of 2,100 meters above sea level, Horton Plains spreads across over 3,169 hectares of the highest tableland of the island.

The 9 km looped track through the beautiful Horton Plains national park takes you to a stunning viewpoint named World’s End and Mini Worlds end. You can see where it got its name when you reach the 4,000-foot-high precipice. Further you will come across the Stunning waterfall named as Baker’s Falls during this amazing 9 km Trek. The plains themselves are home to a huge array of wildlife, including samba deer, many birds and even leopards! Though you will be lucky to spot these elusive creatures.

• Morning walk in Horton plains ( 9 km circular trek)
• The walk resumes from Horton plains and ends from Udaweriya ( Pekoe trail stage 11 – 13.11 km walk)

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Haputale is a small town on the southern edge of the Sri Lankan hill country. On a clear day you can see the coastline from the mountain ridge, but on other days thick mist clings on to the deep green mountains, giving you a surreal experience of being surrounded by clouds. Explore the stunning surroundings of Haputale during your travels and discover its myriad of attractions!

• The walk starts from Udaweriya and ends from Haputale ( Pekoe trail stage 12 – 14.6 km walk)

Transfer to Makulella.

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Ella

The beautiful hill country village surrounded by mountains, tea plantations and greenery everywhere you go. Ella is the best place to relax and wind down and enjoy the breath-taking scenery. The Ella Gap offers a stunning view and on a clear night you can see the subtle glow of the Great Basses light house in the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The Ravana Ella Falls is another spectacular sight in Ella, the perfect place for a quick dip in the cool waters. Ella’s Rock offers a breath-taking view of the countryside, the walk up to the rock itself is beautiful, passing through rail tracks and tea plantations.

• The walk starts from Makulella and pauses from Ella ( Pekoe trail stage 15 – 9,52 km walk)
• The walk resumes from Ella and ends from Demodara ( Pekoe trail stage 16 – 8.8 km walk)

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• The walk starts from Kandapola and ends from Pedro ( Pekoe trail stage 22 – 10.8 km walk)

Transfer to Colombo

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Transfer to the airport for the Departure

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