The Pekoe Trail Stage 9
The Pekoe Trail Stage 9 is a 16.46 km hike from Bogawantalawa to Dayagama in Sri Lanka. You can enjoy views of forests, valleys, mountains & tea fields and you walk through this beautiful part of the country.
Inspiration to Hike the Pekoe Trail.
Here are some videos to inspire you to put on your boots and walk the new Pekoe Trail.
What will I see on the Pekoe Trail?
Here is a video by Marc Ramsey of his trek through stages 16, 17, 18, 22, and 12 of the new Pekoe Trail.
What Hiking Apps wil hele me navigate the trail?
There are 3 apps recommended on the Pekoe Trail Office website.
All Trails – Stage 9 of the Hike
Wikiloc – Pekoe Trail Stage 9.
Outdoor Active – Stage 9 of the Pekoe Trail.
Who backed the Pekoe Trail?
The Pekoe Trail is designed as a 22–day walk from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Ella, Haputale, and Horton Plains.Â
It was jointly funded by the European Union’s 5.7 million Euro support for Sri Lanka’s national tourism strategy and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) who provided approximately $787,000,.
A great start - an Ultra Marathon.
Ultramarathon trail runner Hyun Chang Chung completed the 300 kilometre trail in 59 hours, nine-stop, in January 2023.
Where should I rest in-between stages?
At this present time there is no official list of places to stay recommended on the official Pekoe Trail website.
When this is published we will updated this article.
GlenMyu Estate - for stages 11,12,13,14,15,+ 16
What you will find at GlenMyu Estate.
3 Kingsize Double Bedrooms with Spectacular Views
2 Spacious Lounges with views over the hills below the house
A Natural Spring-Fed Infinity Swimming Pool
5 Acres of land to explore
Delicious bespoke meals freshly prepared by the host
A selection of places to dine
A place to relax and be closer to nature
Within reach of the following tourist sites
Diyaluma Waterfall and Upper Diyaluma Pools
Horton Plains National Park – Mini Worlds End, Worlds End and Bakers Falls
Adisham Bungalow
Lipton Seat
Dambetenna Tea Factory
Bambarakanda Waterfall
Thangamale Bird Sanctuary
Ella Town: 9 Arch Bridge, Little Adams Peak & Ravanna Waterfall