The Pekoe Trail

Founding Members

The Pekoe Trail:

Founding Members of the Pekoe Trail

The Pekoe Trail is more than just a hiking route—it’s a movement to preserve Sri Lanka’s stunning hill country, empower local communities, and promote responsible tourism. None of this would be possible without the vision and generosity of our Founding Members, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations who have stepped forward to support the trail from the very beginning.

By becoming a Founding Member, they have played a vital role in shaping the future of the Pekoe Trail, ensuring its sustainability, and helping to create a world-class hiking experience that benefits both visitors and the communities along the route.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment and invite you to explore the list of those who have helped make the Pekoe Trail a reality.

Benefits of the becoming a Founding Member

 

Free access to the trail 

No need to purchase trail pass.

 

 

A unique membership badge and card.

 

 

Special Offers & Discounts: 

Enjoy discounts on at selected retailers and partner organisaions.

 

 

Access to extensive program of organized hikes

 

 

Invitations to special events. 

Including Webinars & Hikes

 

Quarterly Newsletter 

Stay informed with the Pekoe Trail Newsletter, delivered four times a year.

 

Adopt a Kilometer  

Select a kilometer from the 300 KM available for adoption.

 

 

Your name on a commemorative plaque at the Stage 1

 

Founding Members

Hanthana to Galaha

1 km - 12 km

  • 1 km – Reserved
  • 2 km – Samantha Atkins
  • 3 km – Elena Cunat, Juan Luis Hernandez
  • 4 km – Glenn Mackenzie-Frazer
  • 6 km – Shiromal Cooray
  • 7 km – Juan Forero
  • 10 km – Libby, Tom Owen Edmunds
  • 12 km -12 km Dee Gibson Dee Gibson
  • 14 km – Lasanthi, Duleni and Niseni Siriwardena
  • 20 km – Alice Woodford
  • 22 km – Miguel, Irstel, Ruben, Samuel and Guido Cunat
  • 23 km – Irene & Fred Jansen
  • 26 km – Yohann, Soraya, Raya and Alana de Zoysa
  • 51 km – Aakil Nizar
  • 52 km – Malik Zavaa
  • 53 km – Thilan Wijesignhe
  • 69 km – Reserved
  • 73 km – Domninique, Rohino Nordmann
  • 88 km – Althea Bunce

Kotagala to Norwood

91 km - 106 km

  • 99 km – Thushni de Silva
  • 100 km – Reserved
  • 101 km – Priyanjith Weerasooria
  • 103 km – Jeevan William
  • 104 km – Cem Meredith
  • 108 km – Reserved
  • 110 km – Nick Clayton
  • 111 km – Dilhan Fernando
  • 112 km – Michelle Pinkowski
  • 115 km – Malik & Kimarli Fernando
  • 117 km – Heather & Sam Rajaratnam
  • 149 km – Olivia Richli & Alex Barret
  • 150 km – Hyun Chang Chung
  • 153 km – Pramudith Thenabadu
  • 166 km Deepthi Perera

Udaweriya to Haputale

168 km - 184 km

  • 170 km – Mark Davies
  • 173 km – Zindzi, Flynn Scott
  • 185 km – Oliver Eichelberg, Olivian Roy
  • 188 km – Sswaha Chellaram
  • 189 km – Drrithi Chellaram
  • 191 km – Mario Bauer
  • 192 km – George Cooper
  • 194 km – Yogi Nizar
  • 196 km – Jenn Outlaw
  • 199 km – Baloo
  • 200 km – Reserved

Makulella to Ella

207 km - 216 km

  • 207 km – Alexander & Darius Conconi
  • 208 km – John Roegner
  • 209 km – Simon Bell
  • 210 km – Orzu Conconi
  • 211 km – Charles Conconi

Ella to Demodara

217 km - 225 km

  • 217 km – Farzana Khan
  • 218 km – Reserved
  • 219 km – Bob Peters
  • 223 km – Theo, Ophelia and Beau Davies
  • 224 km – Raahi, Henry and Radhika Fitch
  • 225 km – Lari & John

Demodara to Hali Ela

226 km - 238 km

  • 231 km – Eleanor Milner, Freya
  • 239 km – Stephen Lodziak
  • 246 km – Isabel Hesse
  • 261 km – Arjuna Samarakoon
  • 298 km – Christopher Stubbs
  • 299 km – Mario Stubbs
  • 300 km – Reserved
  • 302 km – Imtiaz Esufally
  • 307 km – Koenraad Pringiers
  • 309 km – Tahira Sheriff, Hassan Rafeek, Mariah Rafeek
  • 310 km – Chalana Perera
  • 311 km – Reserved

By becoming a member of Pekoe Trail, you’re not just gaining access to exclusive content and experiences; you’re directly contributing to the preservation and promotion of Sri Lanka’s tea heritage.

By becoming a Founding Member...

... they have played a vital role in shaping the future of the Pekoe Trail, ensuring its sustainability, and helping to create a world-class hiking experience that benefits both visitors and the communities along the route.

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