Waterfalls in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a relatively small country. But there are a large number of waterfalls in the central hills of Sri Lanka. Most located close to popular tourist destinations such as Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Bandarawela, and Rathnapura. There are a large number of waterfalls lying alongside or within a few minutes detour from main roads. But most travelers miss these spectacles due to lack of guidance.
This is a list of some of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Most of these waterfalls are either alongside the road or a short walk along a well-marked path or steps. Conversely, all waterfalls listed below are easily accessible. So who loves to enjoy the serene beauty of the island can include a few of those in their itineraries.
Diyaluma Falls |
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![]() | Height | 220m |
Distance | 200km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside Beragala – Wellawaya main road. (A4). | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Bambarakanda Falls |
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![]() | Height | 263m (Highest in Sri Lanka) |
Distance | 200km from Colombo | |
Get in | About a 200m walk to the foot of waterfall. Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Bakers Falls | ||
![]() | Height | 20m |
Distance | 200km from Colombo | |
Get in | 8km circular trail inside Horton Plains National Park. | |
Difficulty | Medium | |
Map | map link | |
Dunhinda Falls | ||
![]() | Height | 64m |
Distance | 230km from Colombo | |
Get in | 2km walk along a well maintained trail. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Devon Falls | ||
Height | 97m | |
Distance | 132km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside Hatton - Talawakele main road | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
St. Clair Falls | ||
Height | 80m | |
Distance | 139km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside Hatton - Talawakele main road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Laxapana Ella (Laxapana Falls) | ||
Height | 126m | |
Distance | 124km from Colombo | |
Get in | 30min walk down along a well maintained stepped path. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Hunnas Falls | ||
![]() | Height | 38m |
Distance | 166km from Colombo | |
Get in | 30min walk down along a trail. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Aberdeen Falls | ||
Height | 98m | |
Distance | 122km from Colombo | |
Get in | 30min walk down along a trail. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
strong>Ravana Ella (Ravana Falls) | ||
Height | 25m | |
Distance | 210km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside the Ella - Wellawaya main road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Kiridi Ella | ||
![]() | Height | 116m |
Distance | 119km from Colombo | |
Get in | 20min walk down along a well maintained stepped path. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Kaltota Duvili Ella | ||
![]() | Height | 40m |
Distance | 164km from Colombo | |
Get in | 15min walk down along a well maintained stepped path. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Ramboda Falls | ||
![]() | Height | 109m |
Distance | 165km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from Peradeniya - Badulla - Chenkaladi Hwy/A5. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | Map : map link | |
Dunsinane Falls | ||
![]() | Height | 100m |
Distance | 162km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside the road. (See map) | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Bopath Ella | ||
![]() | Height | 30m |
Distance | 80km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be reached via a paved road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Kurundu Oya Falls | ||
Height | 206m | |
Distance | 209km from Colombo | |
Get in | Walk across foot paths across tea plantation. A vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended to reach the path. | |
Difficulty | Difficult | |
Map | map link | |
Olu Ella | ||
Height | 200m | |
Distance | 90km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside Yatiyanthota - Parussella - Punugala - Meenagala Rd/B482 road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Dun Ella Falls | ||
Height | 125m | |
Distance | 251km from Colombo | |
Get in | Walk along a foot path about 4 km. A vehicle with high ground clearance is recommended to reach the path. | |
Difficulty | Difficult | |
Map | map link | |
Demali Ella | ||
Height | 105m | |
Distance | 158km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. Top of the fall can be reached via a 2km trek along a footpath. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Mahakandura Ella | ||
Height | 102m | |
Distance | 192km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside Tennekumbura - Rikiligaskada - Ragala/B413 road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Rathna Ella | ||
Height | 101m | |
Distance | 215km from Colombo | |
Get in | Walk about 3km along a footpath starting from Rathna Ella Wasama village along a stream. | |
Difficulty | Difficult | |
Map | map link | |
Galdola Ella Falls | ||
Height | 100m | |
Distance | 142km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from Rakwana Bus stand. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Gerandigini Ella Falls | ||
Height | 100m | |
Distance | 175km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Nakkavita Ella | ||
Height | 100m | |
Distance | 79km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Devagiri Ella | ||
Height | 90m | |
Distance | 90km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Pulun Ella | ||
Height | 86m | |
Distance | 115km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be reached by walking about 100m form the road. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Huluganga Ella | ||
Height | 75m | |
Distance | 170km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link. | |
Dehena Ella | ||
Height | 73m | |
Distance | 120km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Alupola Ella | ||
Height | 68m | |
Distance | 130km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Diyavini Ella | ||
Height | 60m | |
Distance | 166km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Nanuoya Ella | ||
Height | 60m | |
Distance | 163km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Surathali Ella Falls | ||
Height | 60m | |
Distance | 168km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is 20m from the road. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Dodan Falls | ||
Height | 53m | |
Distance | 82km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall is alongside the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Anagimala Ella | ||
Height | 46m | |
Distance | 133km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be reached by a 3km trek inside Kanneliya Foreset Reserve. | |
Difficulty | Medium | |
Map | map link | |
Mapalalla Ella | ||
Height | 45m | |
Distance | 181km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be seen from the road. | |
Difficulty | Very Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Nalangana Falls | ||
Height | 40m | |
Distance | 85km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be reached by walking along a gravel road for 250m from the main road. | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Map | map link | |
Adam’s Peak Falls | ||
Height | 25m | |
Distance | 149km from Colombo | |
Get in | Fall can be reached by a 500m walk from the main road. | |
Difficulty | Medium | |
Map | map link |
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