Nekkavita Falls

Height : 100 metres
District : Kegalle


The Mahagal Oya (river) springs from the western slope of the 718m-high Higurangala Mountain and flows over a stone slab, creating this fall (100m in height).

Take the Avisawella - Hatton - Nuwara Eliya road via Thalduwa to Deraniyagala, where the fall is situated, 85km from Colombo, (Kegalle District, Nathandiya area). The Kithulgala rest-house is 50km away.

Gerandigini Falls

Height : 100 metres
District : Ratnapura


Gerandigini Falls is an amalgamation of several falls in the Ratnapura District including the Ramboda and Gerandi falls (see numbers 209 and 100 respectively). The total height is 270m. Such is its scale, the fall can be seen from a considerable distance. The stream springs from the Galaha Forest Reserve, passing Galbithiya and onto the Puna Oya (river).


At the estuary where Gerandi Falls meets Puna Oya, another fall measuring 6m in height is created. The fall is situated about 100m below the tea estate in the Ramboda area and can be accessed either via the tea estate or the footpaths of Ramboda village. From Ratnapura take the Pelmadulla - Pathakade road to Samanalagama village. The fall is 3km south of here.

Gal Dola Falls

Height : 100 metres
District : Ratnapura


The fall originates from a tributary of the Rakwana River, which flows down the eastern slope of Suriyakande Mountain, in the Sinharaja forest reserve. The water courses over rock-strewn terrain and at times the flow is submerged by rocky outcrops. This profusion of rocks gives the fall its name ('Dola' means rockpool).

Galdola Falls is situated at the 82nd mile post near Rakwana, on the Ratnapura - Pelmadulla road. Rakwana rest-house is just 3km away.

Eli Hatha Falls

Height : 100 metres
District : Kegalle District


The 100m-high Elihatha Falls encapsulates a series of seven falls, each identified by a number. The first can be viewed from the Udaboda Estate (Kegalle District). To view the second fall, walk past Maliboda Bazaar, through Uda Malimboda, Nuriya, Thalawa and on to Dickwella Mountain. The other five falls are difficult to reach.

Dansinanshin Falls

Height : 100 metres
District : Nuwara Eliya


This impressive 100m-high fall cascades in a spectacular sequence of steps before flowing to the Pundalu Oya (river), the Kotmale River and finally the Kotmale Reservoir. The nearest town is Pundalu Oya.

Take the Kandy road towards Nuwara Eliya to Thavalamtenne. Turn onto the Gampola - Pundalu Oya road that leads to Pundalu Oya. Once there, continue for a further 2km to the two large tea estates called Dansinan and Shin. The fall flows between these estates and can be viewed in two segments, from above the road or below.

A bus also covers the route between Nuwara Eliya and Pundula Oya. It is one of six falls affected by the upper Kotmale hydro-power project

Ratna (Navarathna) Falls

Height : 101 metres
District : Kandy


The 101m fall is the highest in the Kandy region and the stream that serves it irrigates the paddy fields of the surrounding villages.

Superstitious villagers say that there were seven vessels filled with precious stones hidden close to the fall, but that five have now been found. However, anyone attempting to find the final two will meet an untimely death at the bottom of the fall.

The route to the fall winds through villages between the Hunasgiriya mountain range and dense jungle. From Hasalaka, travel on the Kandy - Mahiyangana highway towards Wasgamuwa National Park to the Eke Ela Agri-Colony. From here, turn left onto a side road and continue until the footpath which leads to the fall after 4km. It is 7km from the Hasalaka rest-house.

Mahakandura Falls

Height : 102 metres
District : Nuwara Eliya


The 102m Mahakandura Falls is served by water from the Katukelle Estate (1200m). Below the fall is a canal network, constructed in 1888. Take the Ragala - Kandy road for about 42km. The fal is located between the 25th and 26th mile posts. The nearest town is Hanguranketha, and the Hanguranketha rest-house is 13km away.

Demali Falls

Height : 105 metres
District : Ratnapura


Demali Falls is 105m in height and flows to the Deni River. It is said to have got its name from 'demala', meaning twin falls. There is a massive crevasse at the base of the fall. The fall is steeped in tales of folklore that also purport to explain the origin of the fall's name. One is that a young Tamil (Demali) shepherd woman was carrying a pale of milk from Ambagaha Arawa village to Kiri Kandula village when she was startled by a nefarious king. The woman panicked and fled but tripped, fell into the fall and drowned.

Another story tells of the seraglio of a Tamil (Demala) minister. When he left to go to war, he told his seven queens that if he were defeated a white flag would be hoisted from his ship's sails. If this were the case, he instructed them to flee in disguise. However, the white flag was hoisted by mistake so the queens naturally assumed the war had been lost and preferred to commit suicide rather than flee.

A further tale tells of how King Walagamba was waging war on the Tamils and as he passed the fall, a Tamil woman reacted by jumping into the water.

The nearby Hagala Mountain is also associated with the Ravana epic. The arrow released in war games by King Ravana is said to have pierced seven mountains and penetrated two more mountain peaks. This narrowed the gap between the two peaks at Hagala. The passage through the mountain is called the Ravana Passage. The closest town is Balagoda, Ratnapura District. Take the road from there to Pasaramulla and turn right. Continue for 3km to find the fall.

Uran Vetuna Falls

Height : 108 metres
District : Ratnapura


Uran Vetuna Falls is a staggering 108m high. The name of the fall derives from the numerous wild boar found in the vicinity that come to drink here and often get swept away by the rushing water. The river flows onto a rocky ledge, which creates a three-tier fall. Further downstream, the river passes another fall called Kottun, before joining the Kaluganga River.

Even in severe droughts, the fall never dries up and supplies the nearby Kiribathgala State Plantations and hospital with water. A wide variety of trees and medicinal plants grow in the fall's lush surroundings.

The fall flows from the Mirishena Mukalana (Mirishena Jungle) and can be found on Pettiyagala Mountain, Ratnapura District (Openayake Divisional Secretariat, delineating Kandeketiya and Palekande Gramasevaka areas).

Ramboda Falls

Height : 109 metres
District : Nuwara Eliya


The 109m-high double fall is borne of the many convergent brooks in the area that flow into the Puna Oya Reservoir, a tributary of the Kotmala River. Take the Nuwara Eliya to Pusselawa road for 12km. The fall is located 1.5km from the highway at this point. It is 10km from Pusselawa Resthouse. upper Kotmale hydro-power project .

Kirindi Falls

Height : 116 metres
District : Ratnapura


The source of this breath-taking, 116m-high fall is the Kirindi Ella (stream), which flows from its starting point 940m up the Kuttapitiya Mountain. The stream travels 13km before the cascading point in the Kaluwaramukalana Jungle. It then flows via the Denawaka River to the Kaluganga River, located in the Bambarakotuwa Jungle. Local villagers say that there is a picture of a tortoise etched into stone here.

At the base of the fall, the water plunges into a deep pool called Diyagathwala. It is said that a flight of stone steps leads down to the bottom, where a treasure trove is hidden. It is worth noting however, that the water completely dries up during times of drought and there have been no reports of found treasure. In the wooded area surrounding the fall, a multitude of plant species can be found, together with wildlife including wild boar, cobra, monkeys and reptiles. This area was previously known as Kustapitiya, meaning itch, as folklore has it that a king suffering from an itch had lived here.Local villagers also believe that during Halloween, human voices can be heard near the fall. Furthermore, it is said that fireballs can be seen in the skies above the fall at night.The nearest town to Kirindi Falls is Pelmadulla, Ratnapura District (Pelmadulla Divisional Secretariat, Kuttapitiya GS area). Take the Ratnapura -


Pelmadulla highway and 600m before the Kuttapitiya junction, turn left down the Kuttapitiya road. Continue for 5km to find the fall.

Alternatively, if approaching from the city of Ratnapura, take the Balangoda road to Pelmadulla and join the Pelmadulla School road. Continue via Narangoda to Kiuriwandala and the fall can be seen from near the Kuttapitiya tea factory. A convenient place to stay is the Ratnapura rest-house 21km away.

Be aware that the Pelmadulla PS charges a fee is to see this fall.

Dun Falls

Height : 125 metres
District : Badulla


Dun Falls (125m high and 3m wide) is split into three chutes that converge in a tributary of Loggal Oya Reservoir called Madu Walla Kandura. Annual deforestation of the land for chena cultivation means the land near the fall is bare and only 40 hectares of forest remain due to soil erosion. The woodland contains a variety of trees, including nelli, suriyamara, kolon, jack (Artocarpus heterophyllus), breadfruit, mee (Modhuca longifolia), weralla, alakola and woodapple. It is also home to wild boar, deer and hare.

It is said that long ago, King Rajasinhe's soldiers obtained wax for their bows from the Mee trees. Many local people have the name 'Dunukara Mudiyanselage', which means 'from the bowman', adding credence to the story. The name of the village 'Ittithambuwala', which after dialectal changes became 'Ittithampala', denotes the clefts used in boiling wax.

Villagers also believe that King Walagambe used a cave here to hide from pursuing enemies. The natural heritage is a great source of pride to the locals. The fall is near Ittithampala village in Badulla District (Meegahakivula Divisional Secretariat, Wewathanne GS area). Take the Meegahakivula - Pitamaruwa road to Bogahatenne. Turn along the gravel path and travel for 6km to the Wewathanne National School. The road is in a dilapidated condition so consider a four-wheel drive vehicle. To the right of the school there is a footpath near a precipice - continue for 3km to reach the fall.

Olu Falls

Height : 127 metres
District : Galle


At between 15 and 18m wide, and 127m tall, Olu Falls is an impressive sight. The second highest in the Galle District, it cascades downwards in four streams into a pool at the base known as Olu Dola. The waters then merge with the Wee River, before flowing into the Kelani River, near the Saman Temple at Yatiyantota. The water serves the areas of Mevia and Gilma.

A wooden bridge spans the river and during rainy weather the fall's spray soaks passing villagers. The local people have noticed that the water volume has started to decrease, though there is still enough to sustain them. The water is also used for several turbines in the area and to irrigate the surrounding paddy fields.

The fall can be found 19km along the road from Yatiyantota town, heading in the direction of Seepotha (Galle District, Yatiyantota PC Amanawela GS area). The Kitulgala rest-house is 34km away.

Lakshapana Falls

Height : 129 metres
District : Nuwara Eliya


This very popular 129m fall is thought to derive its name from the presence of iron ore (laksha) in the rocks over which the water flows.

The fall was said to house a labyrinth of tunnels, one of which still exists.

The Lakshapana Reservoir, where the fall is found, is used by power stations at New Lakshapana, Canyon and Polpitye Samanala resulting in a certain amount of water depletion. A number of villages including Lakshapana, Pathana, Kiriwaneliya, Muruthatenna, Kottalena, Hunugala and Belumgala surround the fall.

The fall is 660m above sea level in the Nuwara Eliya Ambagamuwa Korale at the Ginigathhena Divisional Secretariat. The most convenient route is the Hatton - Maskeliya road. Take this road for 18km from Hatton, where a footpath leads down past the Pathana village to the fall. Alternatively, take the Lakshapana road from the Kaluganga River junction for 14km to the Lakshapana Temple. The fall is just 2.5km from here.

The closest town is Ginigathhena, and the hotels of Dick Oya are 50km away.

Mapanana Ella (Falls)

Height : 114 metres
District : Ratnapura District


Situated amongst medicinal herbs, the 114m fall consists of three sections and is served by the Ella Oya (river). During the rainy season the simultaneous flows can be heard from up to 6km away. According to legend, the fall is named after a local noble man who used to bathe here. When drought sets in, local villages hold ceremonies in the middle of the dry fall and hang lighted lanterns and palm leaves from its upper reaches, asking the Saman god to provide rain.

The Mapanana Falls is located in the Siripadda Mountain (1868m), 22km from Ratnapura, at a point known as Kondagala. Take the road from Ratnapura via Gillmale for 8km to Asoka Karniya. It is another 20km along the bank of the Kaluganga River to a road that leads up to the colonies, where the fall can be found.

Water Falls Catogarised by District

Badulla District (33 Waterfalls)
Colombo District (4 Waterfalls)
Galle District (26 Waterfalls)
Gampaha Distict (2 Waterfalls)
Hambantota District (2 Waterfalls)
Kalutara District (24 Waterfalls)
Kandy District (21 Waterfalls)
Kegalle District (40 Waterfalls)
Kurunegala District (1 Waterfalls)
Mathale District (26 Waterfalls)
Matara District (13 Waterfalls)
Monaragala District (4 Waterfalls)
Nuwara Eliya District (75 Waterfalls)
Rathnapura District (109 Waterfalls)

Badulla District Name Metres

1
Alakolagala Falls
30

2
Alikola Oya North/ South Falls
20

3
Aradunu Falls
30

4
Arawakumbure Dunhinda Falls
45

5
Bambarakanda Falls
241

6
Dehigala Falls
30

7
Diyabetma Falls
5

8
Diyaluma Falls
171

9
Dumpeella Falls
24

10
Dun Falls
125

11
Dunhinda Falls
63

12
Gerandi Falls
8

13
Kirindioya Falls
10

14
Kuda Dunhinda Falls
6

15
Kudalu Falls
20

16
Lanka Falls
32

17
Mahadola Falls
7

18
Mana Falls
23

19
Meemana Falls
60

20
Nagadowa Falls
8

21
Nagarak Falls
9

22
Pankandura Falls
9

23
Ranpuhulan Falls
20

24
Papulugala Falls
30

25
Piyangiri Falls
44

26
Ranugalle Falls
15

27
Ravana Falls I
25

28
Ravana Falls Il
19

29
Uduwara Falls
5

30
Unagolla Falls
33

31
Walankanda Falls
20

32
Wanduramala Falls
35

33
Wewassa Falls
22

Colombo District Name Metres

1 Dambora Falls 10
2 Ella Uda Falls 4
3 Kumari Falls 4
4 Thummodara Ranmudu Falls 15


Galle District Name Metres

1 Anagimala FalIs 46
2 Andahelena Falls 12
3 Bambaraweldola Dooli Falls, 12
4 Beraliya Dola Falls 8
5 Dellawala Dooli Falls 30
6 Deniyaya Brahmana Falls 6
7 Gal Oruwa Falls 30
8 Hathbinna Falls 6
9 Kurunduwala Falls 14
10 Lankagama Brahmana Falls 17
11 Lankagama Doowili Falls 23
12 Lankagama Kekuna Falls 11
13 Lankagama Uran Wetuna Falls 20
14 Lenkiri Falls 20
15 Malmora Falls 30
16 Narangas Falls 70
17 Nelugolla Falls 10
18 Neluwa Doowili Falls 17
19 Olu Falls 127
20 Pareitota Falls 6
21 Pathan Oya Falls 6
22 Ratawaldola Falls 7
23 Suduwelikotha Falls 45
24 Thambalagama Doowili Falls 16
25 Wathugala Falls 16
26 Yakabenda Falls 3



Gampaha District Name Metres

1
Alagiyawanna Falls 4
2 Alawala Devi Panna Falls 45


Hambantota District Name Metres

1
Abarana Falls 3
2 Sapugaharodha Falls 13


Kalutara District Name Metres

1 Amuwakanda Falls 6
2 Ahasbokku Falls 30
3 Dalween Falls 30
4 Elladola Falls 9
5 Galpihilla 10
6 Ginigedara Falls 14
7 Hathdinnath Falls 30
8 Julee Falls 3
9 Kabaragoi Falls 23
10 Kapura Kanda Falls 60
11 Kekunadola Falls 4
12 Managampala Falls 10
13 Manamaladola Falls 10
14 Makeli Falls 10
15 Mara Kapu Falls 16
16 Molan Falls 5
17 Pansala Falls 3
18 Pilituda Falls 5
19 Raja Merunu Falls 7
20 Rassadola Falls 15
21 Rathwala Falls 7
22 Tambadola Falls 3
23 Thotas Falls 11
24 Tudugala Falls 8


Kandy District Name Metres

1 Adam’s Peak Falls 10
2 Ahupini Falls 30
3 Balakaduwa Falls 4
4 Dehigolla Falls 30
5 Dekinda Falls 6
6 Delta Falls 60
7 Diyakerella Falls 45
8 Huluganga Falls 75
9 Hunnas Falls 48
10 Kabaragala Falls 6
11 Kalupahana Falls 14
12 Morahela Falls 6
13 Puna Falls 6
14 Rahas Falls 15
15 Ratna Falls 101
16 Seethakotuwa Falls 60
17 Uma Oya Falls, 12
18 Upper Hunnas Falls 50
19 Uttumvu Falls 4
20 Victoria Falls 11
21 Windsor Forest Falls 10


Kegalle District Name Metres

1 Algama Falls 6
2 Baba Pallam Falls 6
3 Bandura Falls 12
4 Bo Falls 3
5 Budumaloka Falls 6
6 Dehikada Falls, 12
7 Deraniyagala Kekuna Falls 3
8 Devagiri Falls 90
9 Diya Egirena Falls 30
10 Dodawatta Falls 5
11 Dotulu Falls 83
12 Elegipitiya Falls 8
13 Eli Hatha Falls 100
14 Gabada Falls, 12
15 Galgediyana Falls 5
16 Gantuna Falls 20
17 Goroka Falls 23
18 Handun Falls 30
19 Kanawandum Falls, 12
20 Kitul Falls 13
21 Lahupana Falls 3
22 Makulu Falls 4
23 Malalpola Falls 4
24 Manella Falls 20
25 Mannaketi Falls 60
26 Nalangana Falls 40
27 Nekkavita Falls 100
28 Punagala Falls 15
29 Punahela Falls 15
30 Puwakmale Falls 37
31 Rikille Falls 30
32 Rukmal Falls 10
33 Samanala Falls 4
34 Sampath Falls 30
35 Theli Falls, 12
36 Uduwaka Falls 6
37 Welanda Falls 37
38 Willara Falls 6
39 Yakabenda Falls 3
40 Yakage Falls 15


Kurunegala District Name Metres

1 Wadakada Falls 6


Matale Distict Name Metres

1 Allapita Falls 30
2 Andanwala Falls 12
3 Bamarakiri Falls 3
4 Bambarun Gahana Falls 3
5 Dumbara Falls 20
6 Elle Gedara Falls 4
7 Halkadura Falls 10
8 Indala Falls 5
9 Kaluwara Falls 15
10 Kande Sudu Falls 8
11 Kopi Falls 12
12 Kumbaloluwa Falls 14
13 KumbalOluwe Edaruthel Falls, 12
14 Meemure Falls 3
15 Minuwan Falls 18
16 Nagenahira Gorakadeniya Falls 3
17 Nanda Weti Falls 12
18 Opalgala Falls 3
19 Rathninda Falls 6
20 Seralla Falls 10
21 Thaliya Watuna Falls 50
22 Wambatuhena Falls 10
23 Watagoda Falls 18
24 Wedda Peni Falls 3
25 Wegala Falls 15
26 Yatawatta Biso Falls 4


Matara District Name Metres

1 Athamala Falls 52
2 Alibodadola Falls 12
3 Baduraliya Namal Falls 15
4 Edandu Falls/ Eastern 3
5 Edandu Falls/ Western 3
6 Hathmale Falls 45
7 Kande Dola Falls 10
8 Kosgaha Dola Falls 3
9 Kotapola Biso Falls 15
10 Kotapola Falls 54
11 Little Princess Falls 3
12 Thiruwanam Falls 39
13 Watawala Namal Falls 15


Monaragala District Name Metres

1 Allawaththagoda Falls 11
2 Berry’s Falls 9
3 Paraian Falls 14
4 Udavadiya Falls 15


Nuwara Eliya District Name Metres
1. Aberdeen Falls 98
2. Aggra Falls 25
3. Aggra Upa Falls 25
4. Alakola Falls 60
5. Andawala Falls 40
6. Angutumiti Falls 03
7. Atupola FallsI 15
8. Atupola FallsII 12
9. Baker’s Falls 22
10. Beraliya Gal Enda Falls 07
11. Bomburu Falls 30
12. Dansinansheen Falls 100
13. Dess Ford Falls 20
14. Devathura Falls 10
15. Devon Falls 97
16. Diviya Falls 20
17. Diyagalla Falls 20
18. Diyathiri Falls 30
19. Doturugala Falls 30
20. Dummala Falls 05
21. ElginEstate FallsI 23
22. ElginEstate FallsII 10
23. Elgin Falls 25
24. Elgin Front Falls 24
25. Ellaggala Falls 12
26. Galboda Falls 30
27. Galwala Falls 23
28. Gatmore Falls 25
29. Glain Falls 10
30. Glassaugh Falls 20
31. Gollumpana Falls 20
32. Gurugalla Falls 5
33. Hakgala Falls 5
34. Heeran Falls 20
35. Helboda Falls 60
36. Jamestailor Falls(Dara Falls) 9
37. Katabula (Kataboola) Estate Falls 8
38. Kelvin Falls 3
39. Kurundu Oya Falls (Maturata Falls) 189
40. Lakshapana Falls 129
41. Lakshapana Kuda Falls 20
42. Laymastota Oya Falls 30
43. Lendola Falls 3
44. Lover’s Leap Falls 30
45. Magan Falls 12
46. Mahakandura Falls 102
47. Mahapokuna Mahakandura Falls 10
48. Mapala Falls 12
49. Mapalalla Falls 45
50. Mohini Falls 30
51. Monerakandaoya Falls 3
52. Mount Vernon Falls 12
53. Nanu Oya Falls 60
54. Okandagala Falls 63
55. Palagolla Falls 30
56. Palingu Falls 6
57. Penapusnawa Falls 15
58. Piduruthalagala Falls 12
59. Rajamale Falls 45
60. Ramboda Falls 109
61. Rambodaoya Ihala Falls 12
62. Rambodaoya Meda Falls 6
63. Rambodaoya Pahala Falls 15
64. Rambukpotha Falls 6
65. Ravan Falls 40
66. Seethalakanda Falls 30
67. Slabrock Falls 06
68. St.Andrew’s Cascade 3
69. St Clairs Falls 80
70. St .Kumbs Falls 6
71. Upper Elgin Falls 25
72. Waltream Falls 15
73. Wedimalaya Falls 3
74. Windsor Forest Falls 10
75. Yaka Endu Falls 60



Ratnapura District Name Metres
1 Alle Wala Falls 4
2 Alupola Falls 60
3 Alupotha Falls 9
4 Ambanganga Falls, 12
5 Anda Falls 15
6 Anguruwawala Falls, 12
7 Arambe Falls 54
8 Balangoda Doowili Falls 8
9 Balangoda Ranmudu Falls 45
10 Ballamala Falls 32
11 Bambarabotuwa Falls 10
12 Bandigewatta Falls 24
13 Baththuluoya Falls 7
14 Beruwatte Falls 50
15 Bihiri Falls 5
16 Biso Dola Falls 3
17 Bopath Falls 30
18 Brampton Falls 6
19 Buluthota Falls 3
20 Chitramala Falls 7
21 Dahaigala Falls 8
22 Dehena Falls 74
23 Deiyagala Falls 3
24 Delwala Falls 20
25 Demali Falls 105
26 Diyan Falls 20
27 Diyawini Falls 60
28 Dodam Gallena Falls 30
29 Dodan Falls 53
30 Dumpus Falls 5
31 Ellepola Falls 6
32 Ethawetunu Falls 5
33 Fairlawn Falls 4
34 Galagama Falls 5
35 Galamuna Falls 8
36 Galdola Falls 100
37 Galpoththawa Falls 6
38 Garandigini Falls 100
39 Gerandi Rikili Falls 15
40 Gollumpana Falls 20
41 Gonawati Falls 10
42 Gonnan Falls, 12
43 Goxin Falls 50
44 Hal Falls 7
45 Haldola Falls 7
46 Halmahi Falls 8
47 Handapan Falls 23
48 Hathbili Falls 11
49 Hettigama Kanda Falls, 12
50 Hunukatu Falls 7
51 Illumbekanda Doowili Falls 40
52 Jodu Falls 45
53 Kalthota Doowili Falls 40
54 Kaluwala Falls 38
55 Kanabadu Falls 30
56 Kandu Falls 30
57 Karalu Falls 18
58 Katugas Falls 6
59 Katukitul Falls 15
60 Kiri Falls 18
61 Kirinda Falls 15
62 Kirindi Falls 116
63 Kuda Falls 30
64 Leniyan Kelina Falls 30
65 Lihiniyandola Falls 25
66 Madanagiri Falls 68
67 Madola Falls 5
68 Maduwanwela Aralu Falls 18
69 Maduwanwela Doowili Falls 25
70 Mala Falls 75
71 Malpudana Falls 9
72 Mapanana Falls 141
73 Marakkala Falls 8
74 Masimbula Falls 15
75 Meddekanda Falls 18
76 Menik Gange Dunhinda Falls 30
77 Mini Falls 10
78 Miniran Falls 4
79 Munangala Falls 10
80 Nagaha Falls 4
81 Napath Falls 12
82 Naya Dola Falls, 12
83 Nivun Falls 7
84 Pandioya Falls 45
85 Papol Falls 45
86 Patta Falls 3
87 Petiyagala Falls 3
88 Peessa Falls 45
89 Pitakale Doowili Falls 8
90 Pulun Falls 86
91 Rajana Falls 12
92 Silu Falls 60
93 Sipirimala Falls 22
94 Suduwelikotha Falls 45
95 Surathali 60
96 Thini Oya Falls 45
97 Udagama Doowili Falls 30
98 Udakanda Falls 10
99 Umage Falls 8
100 Unaoya Falls 20
101 Uran Watuna Falls 108
102 Walawe Ganga Falls 30
103 Watawala Falls 40
104 Wawulagala Falls 10
105 Wawulpana Falls 45
106 Welwaththa Falls, 12
107 Wedan Falls 17
108 Wewal Falls 15
109 Yakdinnawa Falls 3

Waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Waterfalls are a rich natural asset in any country. They are beautiful to look at and admired. Some, like the Niagara Falls are world famous and offer breathtaking views.

The Niagara is made up of two waterfalls in West New York, USA on one side and South Ontario in Canada on the other, lying between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, on the international border. American Falls are 55.5metres/182 feet high and 328m/1076 ft wide. Canadian Falls, known as Horseshoe Falls are 54m/177 ft high, 640 m/2100 ft wide. It has been a popular tourist attraction since the early 19th century.

Angel (upper fall) in Venezuela is considered the highest waterfall in the world. Its height is recorded as 975m/3212 ft. Among the ten highest waterfalls in the world, five are in Norway, two in South Africa, and one each in Zimbabwe and USA.

Sri Lanka, in comparison to its size, has perhaps the largest number of waterfalls of any country in the world. Indeed, there are nearly 400 in Sri Lanka. A recent study undertaken by the Lanka Council on Waterfalls (LCWF) - an organization set up to improve public awareness and understanding of water issues to promote the conservation and wise use of nature and natural resources - has recorded 382 waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

The waterfalls in Sri Lanka are well distributed and are not confined to the hill country. Even Colombo District has four waterfalls. Of course they are not very tall - two are just four metres each, another 10m and the fourth is 15m. Kurunegala District has just one - six metres tall. Gampaha and Hambantota districts have two each.

The largest number of waterfalls are in the Ratnapura district (109) followed by Nuwara Eliya (75) and Kegalle (40). Some of the waterfalls have very interesting stories attached to them, mainly folk tales and legends. The most beautiful waterfalls have been selected for stamps and there have been a number of issues featuring waterfalls.

Bambarakanda falls

Bambarakanda is the tallest of all SriLanka�s falls.789 feet in height. It is however, a wet season fall. A glorious spectacle from October to March when heavy rains turn it in to an impressive, unbroken deluge. The main access to the falls is along a minor but mortable road via Haputale and Kalupahana.Kalupahana is 22 km from Balangoda or 32 km from Wellawaya.from kalupahana proceeding 3 km along a narrow road through Weerakoongama you come to the gorgeous waterfall.

Devon falls

Visitors to the Tea country get the opportunity of viewing it. 280 ft in height and viewing place for this lovely falls is from the 20th milepost on the Talawakelle �Nawalapitiya road.

Bopath Ella (Bo-leaf fall)

Makes a leap of 100 ft on the Kurd gang, a tributary of the Kale ganga.a water fall not known for it�s height but for the sheer beauty of formation. The name Bo path Ella derives from it�s perfectly heart shaped head, much like the leaf of the sacred bo tree. It is one of the favorites picnic spot of Sri Lankans due to it�s proximity to the city of Colombo. just 15 km from Colombo-Ratnapura road, once reached the Higashena junction, and then branches off to the Agalawatta road and from there it�s only a few minutes�

Diyaluma Falls( skein of water)

Diyaluma ,on the Poonagala Oya rever off the Koslanda- Wellawaya road is another spectacular sight spilling over a straight rock wall. 559 ft in height. Diyaluma is often rated as Sri Lanka�s highest water falls, upstaging Bambarakanda.It is 13 km from Wellawaya town and 6 km from Koslanda in the Hills and seen like a soft veil, is seen from the Balangoda � Wellawaya highway too.
Legend says that Gods, seeing the heart break of a prince whose runaway romance ended in the death of his sweetheart whom he had tried haul over the Diyaluma precipice, created this beautiful cascade to weep forever in the wilderness.

Ravana Ella( Ravana Falls)

It is on the Ella �Wellawaya road and visible from the main road. Although the main drop is 30 ft in height, it�s a wide fall and the water rushes over several steps adding to it�s beauty.
Ravana falls is closely linked in legend with the great epic of the east.Ramayanaya.It� name is from Ravana, The powerful demon king who once ruled SriLanka.The cave hidden behind the fall is still believed by many to be one of the places where he hid the beautiful princess, Sita, after her abduction from India.

Water Falls in Sri Lanka

Water falls


The mountains of Sri Lanka abound with waterfalls of exquisite beauty. Numbering more than hundred and many of them are virtually unknown, hidden away in forest or approached by steps and remote tea plantation tracks. In fact for it�s size Sri Lanka has recorded water falls than another country.
Sri Lanka�s numerous revers, fed by two half � yearly monsoons, with topography of high and steeply scarped peneplains, and rever beds of hard erosion-resistant metamorphic rock, all provide ideal ingredient for the formation of waterfalls.