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 ...

The Ramboda Ella at 329 feet and Devon at 281 feet follow suit. To sit in proximity to these waterfalls and watch the simmering beauty of the waterfall and listen to the power it holds is compelling.

Yet another wonderful waterfall, Bopath Ella with a height of 30m, is situated on the Kuru Ganga. The name Bopath is derived from Bo – the ficus religiosa, the sacred tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment - and from Pata – which means “leaf.” This is because this waterfall has three ...

The Ravana Ella at a height of 30 feet is one of the widest and fiercest falls in Sri Lanka, despite the fact that it is not too high. The falls relate to the legend of Ramayana. In fact, the cave hidden behind the falls is believed to be one of the places where Ravana hid Sita. The fall is fed by a tributary of River ...

Just a few kilometres south of Wellawaya is Diyaluma, a towering waterfall – indeed the second tallest in the island – which like so many waterfalls has a tragic legend attached.Diyaluma, Sri Lanka’s second highest waterfall at 220m, features a cascade of water falling in a single slender streak into the ...