Explore Sri Lanka, off the beaten path.

The Pekoe Trail is a 300 kilometer, carefully curated long distance walking trail that winds through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, one of Asia’s best kept secrets.

Across 22 stages, the trail takes you through some of South Asia’s most striking mountain landscapes, lush tea country, and rich ecosystems. Along the way you meet the communities who live on the trail and experience their traditions, hospitality, and culture, which makes every stage both meaningful and adventurous.

Recognised globally as one of the world’s top hiking experiences, The Pekoe Trail blends natural beauty, cultural depth, and real adventure. With The Pekoe Trail Company (Guarantee) Limited as its steward, the trail sets a new benchmark for responsible trekking and continues to redefine Sri Lanka as a must visit destination for hikers and nature lovers.

sustainability

The Pekoe Trail is built on low impact, eco friendly tourism. We protect biodiversity, keep natural habitats intact, and support local economies so communities benefit while the environment stays safe for future generations.

ethics

Working closely with trail communities to create fair and meaningful opportunities. From guide training to small business support, our focus is on partnerships that respect culture, build trust, and share the benefits of the trail.

Values

The Pekoe Trail is a canvas that connects and collaborates with public and private partners, communities, and travelers. The Pekoe Trail Company stewards this network to keep the trail authentic, responsible, and meaningful for everyone along the trail.

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The Pekoe Trail Company (Guarantee) Limited

The Pekoe Trail Company (Guarantee) Limited is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, maintaining, and sustainably developing The Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka. Building on the foundation of the Tourism Resilience Project, the organization focuses on maintaining the physical trail, safeguarding its unique identity, and ensuring its legal protection to preserve it for generations to come.

Central to its mission, The Pekoe Trail Company actively supports rural communities connected by the trail through impact-driven projects, fostering eco-tourism, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment. By working with local businesses and international partners, The Pekoe Trail Company ensures that The Pekoe Trail remains a model of sustainable travel, benefiting both the environment and the people who call the trail home.

The Pekoe Trail Company Mission In Action

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Maintaining signage, rest areas, and facilities to improve trail experiences.

Community

Supporting local communities through cultural exchange and income opportunities.

Conservation

Protecting biodiversity and minimizing tourism’s environmental impact.

RESPONSIBLE Marketing

Engaging visitors through sustainable trail promotion, and destination marketing.

Stakeholder Coordination

Aligning efforts of tea companies, authorities, and owners and trail users.

TRAIL Sustainability

Ensuring the longevity of the trail by generating revenue to support its preservation, and community initiatives.

Latest News

The Pekoe Trail Updates

Introducing Our Official Wellness Partner: FRELLA

Frella joins The Pekoe Trail as our official wellness partner, offering a natural range of trail ready personal care essentials crafted for Sri Lanka’s hill country. These products are now available on our online shop and directly support the sustainability and stewardship of The Pekoe Trail.

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Sri Lanka Less Travelled: Unveiling Sri Lanka’s Hidden Treasures

As you walk The Pekoe Trail, you are never far from hidden villages and experiences that bring the heart of Sri Lanka alive.

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Development

Destination development, marketing and international recognition

The Pekoe Trail Company (Guarantee) Limited (TPTC) continues to position The Pekoe Trail as a signature nature-based...

Trail passes are now sold at the Ceylon Tea Museum

Partnerships

Institutional partnerships and public-private collaboration

TPTC’s institutional engagement includes collaboration with government agencies, development partners, private-sector...

Trail Clearing Operations After Cyclone

Development

Trail management, infrastructure and visitor safety

Maintaining a 300 km route across 22 stages requires ongoing coordination, monitoring and investment. During the first...

Education

Knowledge sharing and education

The Company’s knowledge-sharing activities support a broader understanding of the relationship between tourism,...

Skills & Training

Tourism industry capacity building

The Company has engaged with destination management companies and travel operators to improve their understanding of...

NAVIGATE THROUGH THE TRAIL

The Pekoe Trail Official Mobile App

The Pekoe Trail Official app can be downloaded from your favorite App Store with turn by turn navigation on the trail and extensive information as well booking your trail passes.

You can also use your favorite outdoor hiking apps such as All Trails and Wikiloc to get trail maps and navigation. 

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