Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263m (863ft), it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the World. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this Water Fall is directly visible from the A4 highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a branch of the Walawe River. The Bambarakanda Falls is surrounded by a forest of Pine Trees.
The Diyaluma Waterfalls is 220m high and is the 2nd highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 361st highest waterfall in the World. It is situated 6km away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.
Located about 5km from Badulla town in Sri Lanka, the 64m high Water Fall is created by Badulu Oya river which passes through the Badulla town. The Dunhinda Falls is one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful waterfalls.
To reach the waterfall you have to walk more than 1km distance along a foot path. If you are brave enough you can reach the foot of the waterfall and cross the river and see the most beautiful view of the fall.
Situated 6km west of Thalawakela in the Nuwara Eliya district on A7 highway, the fall is named after a pioneer English Coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation is situated near the fall. The Water Fall is 97m high and ranked 19th highest in the island. The fall formed by Kothmale Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli River. The altitude of Devon Falls is 1,140m above Sea Level.
This is one of the widest Water Falls in Sri Lanka. St. Clair’s Falls called the ‘Little Niagara of Sri Lanka is one of the most politically discussed environmental entities in Sri Lanka. Itis situated 3km west of the town of Thalawakele in Hatton.
The fall derived its name from a nearby Tea Estate. The falls is 80m high and it comprise two falls called ‘Maha Ella and Kuda Ella’. This is 50m high and is created by a tributary of Kothmale Oya.
Baker’s fall is a famous Water Fall in Sri Lanka. It is situated in Horton Plains National Park on a tributary of the Belihul Oya. The height of the Baker’s Water Falls is 20m. The falls were named after Sir Samuel Baker who was a famous explorer. Many Rhododendron and fern bushes can be seen around the waterfall and if you are lucky you may see the rare black monkey and rhododendrons in bloom.
Lakshapana Falls rise from the Lakshapana estate and plunges in to the Maskeliya Oya via Maoussakele. Viewing this fall is easy if you camp down at upper Glycerin, Dick Oya.
The Water fall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove. This is located in a village named Agalawatta in the Rathnapura district. Virgin Forests with a rich bio diversity surrounds the village.
The name ‘Bopath Ella’ has been given to the waterfall because of its Bo-leaf shape. The water flows through a narrow gap in the rocks and then widens, forming the shape of a ‘Bo’ leaf , Bopath Ella is 30m high and it is formed from the Kuru Ganga, which is a tributary of the Kalu Ganga.
This is a gigantic waterfall 329ft high and having three parts. It is close to the 53km post along the above A5 trunk road. The first part is above the road in the jungle (100m). 2nd part is close to the road (3m) and 3rd part is below the road (100m).
A traveler should descend to the Ramboda basin where the famous, “Ramboda Inn” situated from where he can see the whole fall.
This waterfall measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in height and cascades from an oval-shaped concave rock outcrop.
The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. The reason for the kidnapping is said to be a revenge for slicing off the nose of his sister byRama (husband of Sita) and his brother Laxmana. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama’s queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall.
