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.
Rathna Ella Falls
Die Rathna-Ella-Wasserfälle im Dorf Rathna Ella in der Nähe von Hasalaka in Sri Lankas Zentralprovinz sind ein faszinierendes Naturwunder. Mit einer Höhe von 101 Metern gilt er als der 14. höchste Wasserfall des Landes. Der Name „Rathna Ella“ bedeutet „Feld der Edelsteine“ und spiegelt sowohl seine atemberaubende Schönheit als auch die Folklore wider, die mit den verborgenen Schätzen der Region verbunden ist.
Der Wasserfall entspringt dem Hasalaka Oya, einem Nebenfluss des Mahaweli-Flusses, und spielt eine wichtige Rolle für die lokale Bevölkerung, da er Wasser für die Bewässerung und den Reisanbau liefert. Rund 200 Bauern sind für ihren Lebensunterhalt auf sein Wasser angewiesen. Die umliegende Landschaft ist geprägt von üppigen Wäldern und einer vielfältigen Flora und Fauna und bietet Besuchern eine ruhige Umgebung.
Der Weg nach Rathna Ella führt über eine etwa 3 bis 4 Kilometer lange Wanderung durch Reisfelder, Dschungelpfade und kleine Bäche. Der Weg ist mittelschwer und bietet Einblicke in das ländliche Leben, terrassierte Reisfelder und Teeplantagen. Unterwegs können Wanderer Wildtieren wie Affen, Hirschen und verschiedenen Vogelarten begegnen, was das Trekkingerlebnis noch bereichert.
Obwohl der Wasserfall ein beliebtes Ziel für Naturliebhaber und Fotografen ist, wird Besuchern zur Vorsicht geraten. Schwimmen in der Nähe des Wasserfalls kann aufgrund des tiefen Wassers und der starken Unterströmungen gefährlich sein, insbesondere während der Regenzeit. Die beste Reisezeit sind die Trockenmonate von Dezember bis März oder Juni bis September , wenn der Weg sicherer und das Wetter angenehmer ist.
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Bakers FallsThe 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 EllaThe 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 FallsWith 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 FallsAt 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 EllaKirindi 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 EllaThe 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 EllaOlu 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 EllaIn 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 EllaBulathkohupitiya 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 FallsThese 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 FallThe 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 EllaThis waterfall is very close to Colombo can be reached off Dedigama where the famous Kotavehera Dagaba.
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Ramboda FallsA 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 FallsPoona 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 WaterfallPair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.
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Dhuwili WaterfallsDhuwili 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 FallsThe 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 fallsThis 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 FallsGalboda Falls (ගල්බොඩ ඇල්ල) is a waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is located by Nuwara Eliya District. Galboda is an isolated village located in between Nawalapitiya and Watawala, in the Colombo-Badulla, the upcountry railway.
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Sera Ella FallsSera Ella (Sinhala:සේර ඇල්ල) is a waterfall located in Pothatawela village, a place near Laggala in the Matale District of Sri 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 FallsThe Galgediyana EllaWaterfall, in Gurugoda Oya (river), is mere 5m high but 50m wide. Located in the Kegalle District, if approaching from Morontota town, continue for 3km – the fall lies between Parambe and the Hunugal Estates.
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Lankagama Duwili Ella FallsKekuna Ella is a peaceful hidden waterfall in Kegalle, surrounded by forest, offering scenic views, a refreshing atmosphere, and a quiet nature experience with gentle trekking access.
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Rathna Ella FallsRathna Ella Falls, in Hasalaka, is one of Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfalls at 101 meters. Surrounded by lush forest, it supports local farming and offers a scenic trekking experience.
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Kekuna ellaKekuna Ella is a peaceful hidden waterfall in Kegalle, surrounded by forest, offering scenic views, a refreshing atmosphere, and a quiet nature experience.