Waterfalls
Having the highest waterfall density in the world with a recorded 382 waterfalls spread throughout the country, Sri Lanka is the place to be to see all kinds of waterfalls.Fed by two half-yearly monsoons, rivers rush down the rocky precipices and form spectacular waterfalls. Only some of these picturesque waterfalls can be viewed with ease as the others are located inside thick forests and around tea plantations.
Dunhinda Falls
Introduction to Dunhinda Falls
Dunhinda Falls is situated about 5 km away from Badulla town. It is 63 meters high and is considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The falls gets its name dew to the smoky dew drops spray and is also known as the “Bridal Fall” because the shape of the waterfall reflects a bridal veil.
Visiting the Dunhinda Falls
Dunhinda Waterfall is sourced by the Badulu Oya which flows through Badulla. The best time to see this beautiful waterfall is during the months of June and July, although it is worth a visit during any time of the year. There is a narrow footpath leading people towards the waterfall and care should be taken along the way. There are also quite a few monkeys in the area. It is advised not to bathe in the water stream falling from Dunhinda Waterfall as it is very dangerous.
Getting to Dunhinda Falls
From Ella travel along the Bandarawela – Badulla Road passing Kumbalwela and Demodara. Then turn to the Mahiyangana Road and travel up to the “Dunhinda Junction” which is situated approximately 6 km from Badulla. There is a sign board with a gate at the side of the road. A footpath towards the waterfall is sidelined by various vendors selling food and drinks. Travel approximately 1 km along this footpath to reach the Dunhinda Waterfall.
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Bakers Falls
The Baker’s Falls in the Horton Plains gets its water from the Belihul Oya. It is close to World’s End.
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Bambarakanda Ella
The tallest is the Bambarakande Falls which cascades down 263 meters like liquid light. It is only four miles away from the Colombo-Bandarawela road.
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Bopath Ella
“Bopath Ella”, not like many of the others of her kind, finds her abode in a busy surrounding in the village called Devipahala off Kuruwita on A4 High-Level road close to Ratnapura.
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Devon Falls
With a peculiar appearance imparted to it by its formation in three continuous cascades this waterfall christened “Devon Falls” pours down to the valley beneath not a long distance away from its brother the “St. Clairs”.
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Diyaluma Falls
At the peak of Diyaluma Falls in Sri Lanka, you will find a serene natural infinity pool overlooking a 772-foot (220-metre) waterfall. Located near the town of Koslanda in the Badulla District.
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Dunhinda Falls
“Dunhinda” is one of the most spoken-about waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Although she couldn’t come even close to the highest waterfalls of the planet in height she rivals many of them when it comes to the natural beauty that it bestows on the environment.
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Kirindi Ella
Kirindi Ella is a waterfall in the southern foothills of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, in only 6.5 km distance from the main junction in Pelmadulla.
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Mapanana Ella
The Mapalana waterfall lies in the remote hamlet of Mapalana on the shadows of theSri Padamountain range. Mapalana can be reached by foot from Palabaddala.
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Olu Ella
Olu Ella is situated in Yatiyantota town of Kegalle district. It stands at a height of 127 meters and is the 6th tallest waterfall of Sri Lanka.
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Rawana Ella
In the misty mountains of tropical Sri Lanka, the wide Ravana falls gushes down a height of 82 feet falling from an oval concave rock.
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Rikilla Ella
Bulathkohupitiya is a small town hidden among the mountains of the hill country. From there, on the way to Dedugala can be seen this waterfall in a very serene landscape.
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St Clair's Falls
These majestic “St.Clairs” falls are close to the main road from Avissawella to Nuwara-Eliya and can well be seen from the Main Line rail track close to Talawakelle.
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Lovers Leap Fall
The 100 feet high Lovers Leap begins its journey as a fountain at the Southern slope of Sri Lanka`s highest mountain Pidurutalagala. The falls can be seen from the town Nuwara Eliya.
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Galagediyana Ella
This waterfall is very close to Colombo can be reached off Dedigama where the famous Kotavehera Dagaba.
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Ramboda Falls
A gigantic waterfall having three parts and very close to the 53km post along the above A-5 trunk road.
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Poona Ella Falls
Puna Ella Falls or Ramboda Ella Falls height is 109 m (358 ft), and two waterfalls are starting from two destinations merge into one at the bottom.
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Hellboda Ella Falls (Ramboda)
This is by the side of A-5 trunk route Kandy to Nuwara Eliya east of Pussellawa.
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Bomburu Ella Waterfall
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Dhuwili Waterfalls
Dhuwili Ella of Balangoda Sri Lanka is a very high and a beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. Dhuwili Ella is at Kalthota which is Hambegambuwa road of Balangoda.
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Kotaganga Ella Falls
The Kota Ganga Ella Falls (Kota Ganga Ella) is a cluster of cascading waterfalls in the Knuckles Mountain Range in the Kandy District. The cluster consists of at least 7 major segments.
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Wedamulla falls
This waterfall is 30 meters high and flows fast over a rock wall and falls into the Kotmale Reservoir. Palagolla Falls is located near the village of Wedamulla in the Palagolla area.
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Galboda Falls
Galboda Falls(ගල්බොඩ ඇල්ල) is a waterfall inSri Lanka. It is located byNuwara Eliya District. Galboda is an isolated village located in betweenNawalapitiyaandWatawala, in theColombo-Badulla, the upcountry railway.
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Sera Ella Falls
Sera Ella(Sinhala:සේර ඇල්ල) is a waterfall located in Pothatawela village, a place near Laggala in theMatale DistrictofSri Lanka. It is formed by the waters of Kitul Canal which runs down Kaudagammana peak and the Hunumadala River
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Galgediyana Ella Falls
TheGalgediyana EllaWaterfall, in Gurugoda Oya (river), is mere 5m high but 50m wide. Located in theKegalle District, if approaching from Morontota town, continue for 3km – the fall lies between Parambe and the Hunugal Estates.