Pekoe Trail Stages 12–14 Guide
The Pekoe Trail Stages 12- 14
Quick Answer
The Pekoe Trail Stages 12, 13, and 14 are free to hike.
There is afee of US$10 per stage which is payable via the Pekoe Trail website
Visitors may incur costs for transport, guides, or refreshments along the way.
What is the Pekoe Trail?
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A long-distance hiking trail in Sri Lanka’s hill country.
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Designed to showcase tea heritage, nature, and local culture.
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Stages 12–14 pass through Haputale, Koslanda, and Bandarawela regions, close to GlenMyu Estate.
Stage Highlights
Stage 12: Haputale to St Catherine’s
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Distance: ~11 km.
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Terrain: Tea plantations, forest patches, and panoramic viewpoints.
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Highlight: Views across valleys and tea estates.
Stage 13: St Catherine’s to
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Distance: ~9 km.
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Terrain: Steep climbs through tea country.
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Highlight: Iconic Lipton’s Seat viewpoint.
Stage 14: to
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Distance: ~12 km.
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Terrain: Rolling hills, tea fields, and village paths.
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Highlight: Blend of tea heritage and local life.
Access & Costs
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Entry Fee: US$10.
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Transport: Tuk-tuks or vans from GlenMyu Estate (~2,000–4,000 LKR depending on stage).
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Guides: Optional but useful for navigation (~2,000–4,000 LKR per stage).
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Refreshments: Local tea shops and stalls along the way.
Tips for Hiking Stages 12–14
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Best time: Early morning for cooler weather and clear views.
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Gear: Comfortable shoes, rain jacket, and water.
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Safety: Trails can be slippery in rain; stick to marked paths.
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Cultural respect: Be mindful of tea estate workers and local communities.
FAQs
Q: Is there an entry fee for Pekoe Trail Stages 12–14?
A: Hikers are asked to pay a fee of US$10 per stage via the Pekoe Trail Website.
Q: How long are these stages?
A: Each stage is between 9–12 km, taking 3–5 hours.
Q: What’s the highlight of Stage 13?
A: The Lipton’s Seat viewpoint.
Q: Can I stay nearby?
A: Yes, GlenMyu Estate offers boutique accommodation close to the trail.
Key Takeaway
Pekoe Trail Stages 12–14 are affordable at US$10 per stage, scenic hikes through Sri Lanka’s tea country, combining nature, heritage, and culture.
GlenMyu Estate is the ideal base for guests exploring these stages.
Why stay at GlenMyu?
Two Lounges where you can relax, chat and enjoy the views
GlenMyu Boutique Villa has two comfortable lounges that have views of the southern hills.
The middle floor have ample seating where you can sit together or separately, if you want some space.
Dining is on the lower floor of the house.
We also have a snug which is an ideal place to have a pre-dinner drink and chat about your day in the Sri Lankan hills.
Three comfortable Bedrooms
We only have three guest bedrooms at GlenMyu Boutique Villa.
The Mahogany and Mango bedrooms are situated on the middle floor and have a communal lounge.
All the beds in the bedrooms look out over the views to the south of the island through floor to ceiling windows.
Our Cinnamon bedroom is on the ground floor of the property and has direct access to the gardens.
The Swimming Pool
Our Natural Spring-Fed Swimming pool at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is located a short walk from the house.
Guests like that fact that it is private and not overlooked by the house.
Surrounded by nature, it is a wonderful place to relax whilst listening to the soundtrack of bird songs.
Food, glorious food!
Our food offering at GlenMyu Boutique Villa is mainly plant based or vegetarian as we are able to source good quality fresh ingredients.
However, we do offer some fish and chicken dishes for our guests.
Breakfast is quite substantial and guests often skip lunch.
We make our dishes freshly to order from the best ingredients we can find.
What we serve to you is important to us and Ru and the team have a good reputation for cuisine with a hint of Sri Lankan flavours.
Amma shows you how to cook Sri Lankan
We offer a complimentary Sri Lankan cookery demonstration at GlenMyu Boutique Villa when our guests order our Sri Lankan sharing platter.
The platter consists of six or seven vegetarian dishes and is served with rice or flat bread.
It’s a fun and interesting experience. We love it when our guests try making some of the dishes when they get home.
Ruwanthi's garden tour
There are five acres at GlenMyu Boutique Villa and we grow various fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Ruwanthi is happy to provide a garden tour to interested guests.
Often you will pick some of the ingredients that will be used in the meals that you will eat that evening.
Book directly and save
We recommend contacting us directly via WhatsApp for the best rates.
Message us at 00 94 752 999 272.
We reward guests for finding us directly by offering direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu to explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
GlenMyu is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
Contact us by the WhatsApp button on our website for direct booking rates.
Stay at GlenMyu as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights like Horton Plains National Park is a unique experience.
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more.