Latest News & Updates About The Trail

5 September 2024

Why I Became a Founding Member of The Pekoe Trail

For me, The Pekoe Trail was not just a hike—it was a truly transformative experience. I've hiked all over the world, but no trail has touched my heart and soul like this one...

13 August 2024

Introducing the Newly Formed The Pekoe Trail Organisation (TPTO)

The Pekoe Trail Organisation was formed in April 2024 and is a purely local nonprofit organisation that will manage, maintain and promote the trail.

5 April 2024

Discovering a Different Side of Kandy: A Gateway to the Best Hikes in Sri Lanka

As the urban landscape gives way to the countryside, Kandy reveals its true allure with some of the best hikes in Sri Lanka ...

28 March 2024

15 Tips to Plan A Hike

Hiking is an activity that requires preparation. Once you begin your hike, you are left at the mercy of nature, away from civilisation ...

28 March 2024

10 Basic Hiking Skills to Master Hiking

There do not seem to be many specific skills needed for walking, so what kinds of skills are...

28 March 2024

Trekking vs Hiking: The Differences and Similarities

Taking a break from our busy lives and reconnecting with nature always has a positive effect on our minds....

5 March 2024

All About Sri Lanka’s Adam’s Peak: History, Season and More

Nestled in the heart of Sri Lanka’s verdant Central Highlands, Adam’s Peak (Sri Pada) is no ordinary ...

A view of the Central Highland Mountains in Sri Lanka from the Pekoe Trail hiking

13 February 2024

Day Hiking Essentials: A Must-Have for Hiking

Welcome to the world of hiking. When wandering through natural environments....

12 February 2024

First Time Hiking Tips: Hiking and Trekking Tips for Beginners

The best part about going hiking for the first time is the thrill of discovering new places...

11 February 2024

The Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka Makes National Geographic’s Coveted ‘Best of the World’ List for 2024

The Pekoe Trail Profiled Among “Top 20 Travel Destinations for 2024,” According to National Geographic’s Global Editorial Teams

5 February 2024

Travelling in Sri Lanka: Safety, Things to Do & More

Sri Lanka is a great place to travel for an unforgettable vacation. There are many things to do in ...

23 January 2024

Top Adventurous Things to do in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a beautiful tropical island in the Indian Ocean, blessed with an abundance of natural and man-made wonders.