Explore Sri Lanka

Waterfalls

This collection covers waterfalls across several of Sri Lanka's highland regions, from roadside viewpoints to cascades reached by walking routes. Water level and access depend on recent rainfall, the individual catchment, road and trail conditions, and local restrictions. High flow can increase danger rather than make a visit better, so check current weather and site-specific safety guidance before travelling or approaching the water.

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WaterfallAsupini Ella WaterfallKegalleAsupini Ella Waterfall is located in Kegalle District near Aranayaka and is recognized as one of the district's waterfalls by Sri Lanka Tourism.106 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallBambarakanda WaterfallKalupahanaBambarakanda Waterfall is a prominent highland cascade near Kalupahana in Badulla District and a starting area for nearby forest walks.162 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallBambarakiri Ella WaterfallKnucklesBambarakiri Ella Waterfall is a picturesque cascade in Matale District, set within the Knuckles region and known for its hanging bridge.156 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallBolthumbe Ella (Aliya Wetuna Ella)BelihuloyaBolthumbe Ella, also known locally as Aliya Wetuna Ella, is a forest waterfall on Bothumba Oya near Bolthumbe in Ratnapura District, approached upstream from a local road crossing.145 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallBomburu Ella WaterfallNuwara EliyaBomburu Ella is a broad, multi-cascade waterfall near Galpalama in Nuwara Eliya District, approached on foot through a highland forest setting.172 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallDiyakerella WaterfallKnucklesDiyakerella Waterfall is a remote waterfall location associated with the Meemure area, approached through forest terrain with knowledgeable local guidance.195 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide
WaterfallDiyavini Ella FallsBelihuloyaDiyavini Ella Falls, also spelled Diyawini Ella, is a forest waterfall near Kaltota in Ratnapura District, close to Sri Devagiri Raja Maha Viharaya.153 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide
WaterfallGartmore Falls (Sri Pada Falls)SripadaGartmore Falls, also known as Sri Pada Falls, is a 10 m waterfall inside Gartmore Estate that flows directly into Maskeliya Reservoir.145 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallHuluganga WaterfallKnucklesHuluganga Waterfall (Huluganga Ella) is a 75 m high cascade in Kandy District, originating from the Knuckles mountain range and flowing toward Victoria Reservoir.146 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallKadiyanlena WaterfallRambodaKadiyanlena Waterfall, also known as Ketaboola Ella, is a multi-level roadside waterfall near Nawalapitiya in Nuwara Eliya District.123 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallKolapathana WaterfallKnucklesKolapathana Waterfall is a Forest Conservation visitor attraction in Mandaramnuwara, with cascading water, a ticketed approach and misty highland scenery.175 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallLanka Ella WaterfallKalupahanaLanka Ella Waterfall is a forest cascade near Walhaputenna in Haldummulla, Badulla District, reached on foot from the wider Bambarakanda area.162 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide
WaterfallLaxapana Falls (Lakshapana Waterfall)SripadaLaxapana Falls, also written as Lakshapana Waterfall, is a 126 m waterfall formed by Maskeliya Oya in the Maskeliya area of Nuwara Eliya District.108 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallNalagana WaterfallKegalleNalagana, also written Nalangana, is a 14 m cascade formed by Ritigaha Oya below the Dolosbage mountain area in Kegalle District.85 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallNonpareil Estate FallsBelihuloyaNonpareil Estate Falls is a locally documented, multi-tiered roadside cascade within the working Nonpareil Estate near Belihuloya.152 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallOlu Ella WaterfallKegalleOlu Ella is a multi-section waterfall near Yatiyantota in Kegalle District, where original Ceylon Folk photographs document several rocky cascades around a wooden road bridge.83 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallPuna Ella FallsRambodaPuna Ella Falls, also called Poonawa Ella or Ramboda Ella in published references, is a visually distinctive twin waterfall near Ramboda in Nuwara Eliya District.149 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide
WaterfallRavana Ella FallsEllaRavana Ella Falls (also spelled Rawana Ella) is a 25 m high roadside waterfall located along the Wellawaya-Ella highway in Badulla District.213 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallSera Ella WaterfallKnucklesSera Ella Waterfall is a 10 m high twin waterfall located near Illukkumbura in Matale District, known for its accessible cave behind the cascade.220 km from ColomboEasyOpen guide
WaterfallUpper Ramboda FallRambodaUpper Ramboda Fall is an upper cascade in the Ramboda area, reached using the trail start and map markers documented on this page.160 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide
WaterfallYahalathenna WaterfallKalupahanaYahalathenna Waterfall (also spelled Yahalatenna or Yahala Thenna) is a sloping forest cascade near Walhaputenna in Haldummulla, documented through original Ceylon Folk photography and a locally guided visit.162 km from ColomboModerateOpen guide

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