Sri Lanka has far too many waterfalls for its limited geographical size. The Central Highlands are home to the majority of them. The majority of these magnificent waterfalls may be easily visited without making lengthy excursions off the main routes you will take while seeing Sri Lanka. If you want to explore them in-depth, some of them are located in dense forests, but they are marked on any Sri Lanka map or in any Sri Lanka travel guide.
The little streams that flow from the island's central mountains gradually turn into rivers on the plains. They jump from the cliff tops they come across along the road in their haste to keep their tryst with the ocean at a distance. Their impatience enriches Sri Lankan tourism, as described above, by adding nine more pearls.
With a height of 263 meters, Bambarakanda Ella is Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall (865 feet). Its finest display occurs from October through March. a primarily seasonal waterfall. The closest town, Balangoda, is 22 kilometers away and can be reached by the Haputale-Kalupahana Road.
With a height of 559 feet, Diyaluma is Sri Lanka's second-highest waterfall. There is a plethora of folklore associated with the fall. On your trip to Sri Lanka, make sure to inquire about the mythology!
If you choose to climb Pidurutalagala, the tallest hill in the region, you'll also get to see the magnificent waterfall Duhinda, which is close to the city of Badulla. The Mahawelli Ganga tributary Baduluoya feeds the 210-foot-high fall. To get to the base, you must hike about 2 kilometers.
The waterfall is not far from Colombo. The 35-foot-high fall leaves a lasting impression. As its Sinhala name implies, it is a pile of rocks that makes it one of the widest falls you might observe while visiting Sri Lanka
Ravana Ella is one of the most extensive falls. The demon king Ravana of Lanka, who abducted Sita, is said to have hidden her in a cave beneath a spectacular waterfall surrounded by a dense mist. That is how the epic Ramayana is told. There are several magnificent Sri Lanka boutique hotels in the Haputale hill country, close to the charming town of Haputale.
Bopath Ella is a magnificent waterfall near Colombo. The fall is 100 feet tall. Being close to Colombo makes it a convenient picnic location.
The largest waterfall in Sri Lanka is Saint Claire. It contains two waterfalls: Maha Ella and Kuda Ella. The first is 80 meters high and crashes down in three stages to form the Kothmale Fall. The 60-meter-high "Kuda Ella," which is smaller, also runs to the Kothmale fall.
On the entire island, this waterfall is among the most majestic. Devon Tea Plantation, founded by Devon, a pioneering coffee planter, is home to the waterfall. The 318-foot-high fall features numerous cascades that add to its beauty. Its remarkable magnitude is brought into sharp focus by the open space in front of it.
The three cascades of the 200-foot-tall Alupolla Ella Fall make up its height. The gem city of Ratnapura is 25 kilometers from the fall.
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