Hill country

Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana)

Hill Country 4.6
Daylight hike Free

Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) is the opening leg of the 300km Pekoe Trail, threading the Hanthana range above Kandy through tea estates and pine, a gentle taster of Sri Lanka’s long-distance walking route. Getting there: Starts near Kandy; well-signed trail markers. Open Daylight hike. Entry Free.

Cool highland climate, bring a layer, mornings can be misty.

Good to know

HoursDaylight hike
Getting thereStarts near Kandy; well-signed trail markers.
Get around Trains, buses & Metro · Journey times

Make a day of it

5 stops nearby · ~9 km · approx $43/person

  1. 1 Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) You’re here
  2. 2 Peradeniya Railway Station 1.1 km
  3. 3 Panideniya Kovil 1.5 km
  4. 4 Kandy Green Hilltop Hotel 1.5 km
  5. 5 Sri Lanka Leisure 3.1 km

Rough per-person estimate from sourced rates (PickMe/km, meals, entry). Confirm locally.

Directions Open the route in Google Maps

Nearby

Sri Lanka Good Agriculture Practice (SLGAP) products ★ 4.8 0.5 km away Teaching Hospital Peradeniya ★ 4.3 0.7 km away Sirimavo Bandaranayake Specialized Children's Hospital ★ 4.5 0.9 km away Peradeniya Railway Station1.1 kmPeradeniya Railway StationPanideniya Kovil1.5 kmPanideniya Kovil Kandy Green Hilltop Hotel ★ 4.6 · 1.5 km away ResortVilla

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Common questions

How do I get to Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana)?

Starts near Kandy; well-signed trail markers.

What are the opening hours at Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana)?

Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) is open Daylight hike. Hours can change on poya days and public holidays, so confirm before you travel.

How much is entry to Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana)?

Entry is Free for foreign visitors at the last check. Ticket prices are reviewed periodically, so treat this as a guide and confirm at the gate.

Is Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) suitable for children?

Not especially. Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) suits older children and adults better; expect terrain or conditions that are hard going with toddlers.

Is Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) wheelchair accessible?

No. Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) involves steps or uneven ground and is not step-free, so it is difficult for wheelchair users.

How current is this information?

These details were last verified in 2026-06. Time-sensitive details such as fees and opening hours should always be confirmed with the official source before you travel.

Last verified: 2026-06