| No
one who travels in Sri Lanka disputes
the fact that streams and rills, running
in search of a haven in which to settle
down, make significant contribution
to the scenic splendour of the mountain
region.
Streams of water rush down rocky
promontories, or precipices, and form
roaring waterfalls, before meandering
slowly down the plains stretching
to the coastal belt.
Only a few of Sri Lanka's waterfalls
can be viewed with ease. There are
many more shrouded in thick forests
- on the mountain slopes and in
the valleys. The few that are within
easy viewing range however, have delighted
nature enthusiasts from around the
world.
| Bambarakande Falls |
| The tallest water fall in Sri Lanka
which drops down 263 metres like liquid
light. Its peak capacity is during
September & October. It is only
four miles away from the Colombo-Bandarawela
road in a forest glade, but it is not
visited often, though well worth the
trip. |
| Diyaluma Falls |
| The second highest water fall is located
13 km towards “ Koslanda “
on the Wellawaya Road. It is 220 metres
in height. |
| Kirindi Oya Falls |
| The third tallest waterfall. It cascades
down 206 metres. |
| Olu Falls |
| The fourth tallest waterfall, 200 metres
in height and belongs to the Kelani
River. |
| St. Claire Falls |
| The widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, about
80 metres in height. |
| Bopath Falls |
| Along the Ratnapura road, on the Agalawatta
crossroad which is very narrow and winding,
one can see the beautiful “ Bopath Falls “.The 30 metre fall which descends in three
cascades in the shape of a Bo leaf,
is a spectacular sight. It can be seen
from afar, from the road opposite the
falls. |
| Laxapana Falls |
| Laxapana fall is 125 metres in height & belongs to
the Kelani River. |
| Aberdeen Falls |
| A mere 5 Km away from Laxapana you will
find the 98 metres high Aberdeen Falls. |
| Devon Falls |
| Devon falls ( 97 metres ) can be best
viewed from the 20th mile post of the
Talawakele-Nawalapitiya highway. |
| Rawana Falls |
| 49 metres in height. Visible from the
Ella-Wellawaya road, near Udunuwara
village. A popular stopover for travellers. |
| Elgin Falls |
| Railway between Nanu Oya and Ambewela
offers a panoramic view of the 25 metres
high Elgin Falls. |
| Bridal Falls |
| The winding highway to the Nuwara Eliya
Plateau offers a memorable view of Bridal
Falls, resembling a bridal veil, while
dropping over the rock face. |
| Ramboda Falls |
| This water fall can be seen from the
Ramboda Bazaar on the Nuwara Eliya-Ramboda
road and it is 109 metres in height. |
| Nawarathna Falls |
| This fall is 109 metres in height and
belongs to Mahaveli River. |
| Mapanana Falls |
| This fall Is 137 metres in height. |
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