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⚠ Announcements | MORE NEWS
- The Pekoe Trail: Post-Cyclone Official Update - 6th Jan 2026 - Read More
- Weather Advisory - 7th Jan 2026 - Read More
- Help us rebuild The Pekoe Trail and uplift the communities who care for it. Support the Pekoe Trail Recovery Fund - Learn More Make a Donation
- If you are a hiker affected by the weather please call:
📞 Disaster Management Center Hotline - 117 and contact our team as well.
Stay safe, we are here to support the hiking community. - Would you like to Join the team behind The Pekoe Trail? We are hiring! - More Info
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 TPTO 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. TPTO stewards this network to keep the trail authentic, responsible, and meaningful for everyone along the trail.
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The Pekoe Trail Organization (TPTO)
The Pekoe Trail Organization is a nonprofit 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 Organization 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 organization ensures that the Pekoe Trail remains a model of sustainable travel, benefiting both the environment and the people who call the trail home.
TPTO 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.Explore Sites
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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- Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
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- Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance
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- Tea Leaf Trust
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- Sri Lanka Tea Board
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- Sri Lankan Airlines
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- Visit Uva
The Pekoe Trail Sri Lanka, Serendipity on Foot.
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