New Pekoe Trail Hiking Route Opens in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country

Hiker standing on Ella Rock overlooking lush green tea plantations and valleys in Sri Lanka's Hill Country

The Pekoe Trail is a 300km hiking route through Sri Lanka’s tea country, divided into 22 manageable stages. Opened recently, it offers scenic walks from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya with options to explore near Ella, including Ella Rock and the nine-arch bridge.

Sri Lanka Surf Seasons and Top Spots: What Visitors Need to Know

Surfer riding a wave at Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka with palm trees along the beach

Sri Lanka offers year-round surfing with distinct seasons on its east and southwest coasts. Visitors should plan east coast trips from May to October and southwest coast visits from November to April for the best waves. Key surf spots include Arugam Bay and Hikkaduwa, each with unique conditions and crowd levels.