Among the waterfalls in Sri Lanka, St Clair’s Falls are unusual as they comprise a double cascade from different water sources. The biggest waterfall among the two, the Maha Ella which is 80m high, is situated on the Kotmale Oya. This waterfall run over a rock ledge, divides into three cascades, and plunges into a ...

Lakshapana Falls, at 126m the seventh highest in Sri Lanka, are situated on the Maskeliya Oya. Whereas the water once flowed copiously, the construction of a dam has reduced the flow. Nevertheless, this waterfall is still a magnificent sight. The waters have to wend their way through big boulders before gushing over a ledge ...

With a height of 20m, Baker’s Falls, are situated on the Belihul Oya within the Horton Plains National Park. Baker’s Falls plunge over a wide rock into a gorge filled with rhododendrons. This waterfall is named after Sir Samuel Baker, who resided on the island from 1847 to 1855. He supported to popularize an ...

Aberdeen Falls, 98m high, are situated on the Kehelgomu Oya, which flows out of the Castlereagh Reservoir near Dickoya. The name is derived from the former Aberdeen Estate, where the waterfall is situated. Sometimes the Aberdeen Falls get confused with the nearby Lakshapana Falls, which are also situated on the former ...

It is entirely apt that Sri Lanka is becoming more and more recognised as an activity and adventure destination. Not surprisingly, the hill country plays a central role in such tourism. Trekking and mountain biking readily come to mind. But rappelling a waterfall? The Devon Falls, 6 km west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya ...

Sri Lanka, in comparison to its size, has perhaps the largest number of waterfalls of any country in the world. Indeed, there are nearly 100 in Sri Lanka over 5-10 metres, the largest being no less than 263 metres high. Several factors are necessary for such an abundance of waterfalls. First, the geological formation of the ...

La plus haute chute d'eau au Sri Lanka est le Bambarakanda Ella, avec une hauteur de 865 pieds. L'accès principal à la chute se fait via Haputale et la force des vents provoque les eaux jaillissant à trembler et se balancent. Le désert blanc au milieu de débit est un spectacle à ...

Falls The Devon est située dans la plantation de théiers Devon, du nom d'un planteur du même nom. La chute est à une hauteur de 318 m et peut être contacté via le Hatton-route Nuwara Eliya. (source image: SLPTB)

La deuxième chute d'eau plus élevés, Diyaluma, gouttes 694 pieds et est alimenté par les Oya Poonagala.

Le Ella Ravana à une hauteur de 30 pieds est l'un des plus larges et les plus féroces tombe au Sri Lanka, en dépit du fait qu'il n'est pas trop élevé. Les chutes ont trait à la légende du Ramayana.