There are a number of things that come to mind when talking about the beauty of our country. We can describe the beauty of Sri Lanka through the ocean, the beach, the vegetation, the forests, the plateaus, the mountain valleys and so on.
A waterfall is naturally created in a very fascinating way. Due to the radius of drainage system formed by the location of the hills in the center of Sri Lanka, the gorges are an inevitable obstacle to cross as almost all the major rivers flow from the central hills to all parts of the island. These streams give birth to waterfalls while climbing gorges. Today our post is about seven unique waterfalls that you should visit out of the list of more than 400 such waterfalls.
Bambarakanda Falls
If coming by bus from Colombo, get off at Route 98/99 Colombo Badulla bus at Kalupahana Junction and if coming by train, get off at Haputale and from there turn off at Kalupahana Junction to reach the waterfall. Across the Udaweriya from the junction of the two Kalupahana bridges, you will come across this beautiful waterfall that stretches for about four miles on the Ohio Road. If you come by car, you can also drive near the waterfall. If you think a few kilometers further along this road you will see the very popular Udaweriya Estate as well as the Devil's Stairs.
Bambarakanda Falls is formed by the confluence of several small streams that start from the Horton Plains. The stairs leading from the entrance to the waterfall allow even a young or old person to walk near the falls without much difficulty. Although it is possible to reach the top of the waterfall by a small footpath just beyond the main entrance of the waterfall, due to the negligence of our tourists we are not allowed to enter the area now.
Bambarakanda Falls is formed by the confluence of several small streams that begin at Horton Plains. The stairs leading from the entrance to the waterfall allow even a young or old person to walk near the falls without much difficulty. Although it is possible to reach the top of the waterfall by a small footpath just beyond the main entrance of the waterfall, due to the negligence of our tourists we are not allowed to enter the area now.
Due to the shallowness of the pool at the foot of the beautiful Bambarakanda waterfall, many people do not forget to bathe at the foot of it. Also, the viewing platform facing the waterfall is a great place for you to experience the wonders of this beautiful waterfall. The villagers say that the stream of water, which looks like a very thin white veil when viewed from the bottom of the waterfall, increases dangerously when the rainfall increases.
Kirindi Falls
The beautiful Kiridi Ella is formed by a jump of about 116 meters from the Kiridi stream flowing from Kuttapitiya mountain. The stream that flows at the foot of the Kiridi Falls joins the Denawaka River and then the Kalu River. On the Kuttapitiya Road, about 7 km from the town of Pelmadulla, you will come to the Kiridi Ella Viewpoint from the winding and beautiful scenery. After a short descent from there you can reach the viewing platform which is well set up to see the waterfall but if you want to see more beauty from the bottom of the waterfall you have to walk further down the footpath.
The uniqueness of this waterfall is that it cascades down from the top of the rock instead of falling down from a height like other high waterfalls in Sri Lanka. This waterfall has a different kind of beauty due to the slow flowing water flowing over the rock plateau.
To ascend the waterfall you have to pass the ticket counter and descend to the Milky Way near the Kuttapitiya Tea Factory, which is about another kilometer away. That journey will undoubtedly be an experience you will not get anywhere else. The infinity view point at the infinity view point along the stream adds to the beauty of the Sabaragamuwa Range and the Kirindi Oya waterfall, which, unlike other waterfalls, is easily visible from the top.
Diyaluma waterfall
The most beautiful waterfall is the 171 meter high waterfall located at a distance of about 5 km from Koslanda town and about 13 km from Wellawaya town on the A4 main road that enters the dry zone from Colombo to Ratnapura via Balangoda Beragala Wellawaya. Kuda Oya is the creator of the Diyaluma Ella, which originates in the Poonagala Range and flows downstream to the Kiridi Oya.
It is a wonderful experience to look at the waterfall while listening to the history stories attached to the waterfall from Mr. Kade Mudalali while eating fresh boiled corn on the cob and enjoying a cup of Belimal from a small shop near the waterfall.
If you want to reach the top of the smallest waterfall and the youngest waterfall, which has become a popular tourist destination in the past, you have to turn off the side roads beyond this waterfall. This trip is also very pleasant but it is imperative to keep the safety focus to yourself. It is also a popular camping site among tourists and is widely believed to have been ruined by the activities of upland tourists.
Olu Ella
If you look at the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, Bambarakanda Falls joins Walawe River, Kalugala Garadi Falls and Kurudu Oya Falls joins Mahaweli River, Diyaluma Falls joins Kiridi Oya and Mapalana Falls joins Kalu River. Becomes a waterfall.
This waterfall is located at a height of 127 meters near the Nawalapitiya road across the Seapot to the left of Yatiyantota and is also the tallest waterfall in the Kegalle District. Born in the upper Halgolla rain forest, the stream that flows through Wewelthalawa joins the Oya to the Olu Ella and the Ve Oya joins the Kelani River at Yatiyantota.
The waterfall, which flows through several different layers, falls across a narrow passage, clearly visible from the only wooden bridge currently used for vehicular traffic in Sri Lanka, but the section below the bridge is not visible from there.
According to the locals, this waterfall is also known as Olu Ella as it is white due to the white foam that forms on the rocks. We can introduce Olu Ella as the leader of a package of waterfalls such as Malalpola Ella, Vee Oya Ella which can be seen on the Nawalapitiya road through Yatiyantota Pelampitiya Seapot.
Laxapana Falls
Lakshapana Falls can be reached from the Kalugala Junction which is the first town to Ginigathhena, near the Broadsland Reservoir which is under construction, from the Diyagala Junction which is past the Ginigathhena town, come on the Sri Pada Road and after the Nortonbridge which is the 4th pillar junction.
The specialty of this waterfall is that you can easily reach the top as well as the bottom of the waterfall. The rocky plateau and terrain above the waterfall are not easily seen in any other waterfall, so it is no doubt a sight to behold. After passing the waterfall, you can go down a little further and reach the entrance at the foot of the waterfall. Going down the stairs a little further, you can get a complete view of the waterfall on your lens. Bathing at the bottom of the waterfall is a very dangerous activity as the pool is dug too deep due to the vertical flowing water and the rapid discharge of water from the upper reservoirs may increase the water level of the waterfall.
Gardigini Falls
Gardi Ella (Gardi Gini Falls) is a beautiful waterfall located at a distance of 100m from the Pussellawa area in the Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Highlands.
You can reach this waterfall by taking a slightly difficult journey from Thawalantenna town in the middle of the A5 road from Gampola to Nuwara Eliya on the Perattasi road.
Starting from the Galaha reserve, Galbithiya Oya jumps down a small endless hill and joins the Puna Oya. Situated on a scenic spot, this waterfall is very active during the rainy season and the specialty of this place is that we can reach the place where the waterfall flows. The Kotmale Valley and the Hanguranketha District, including the Kotmale Reservoir, are a beautiful view of the area near the waterfall.
All the sewage water from the estate houses above this waterfall is not suitable for bathing here as it mixes with this stream. We also feel that the relevant authorities should take action to stop this process.
Dunsinan Falls (Pudalu Oya Falls)
This waterfall is 100 meters high and is also known as Dunsinan, Dunsinan-Shin and Pulu Oya Falls. Due to the boundary between the Dunsinan and Shin estates, it is named Dunsinan Falls. Born in the western springs of the Great Western Ghats, Pulu Oya joins the Kotmale Oya to face many heroic adventures.
Located about 3 km from Pulu Oya town and about 24 km from Nuwara Eliya town, the main feature of this waterfall is that you can see the upper part of the waterfall from the main road. The upper part is about 30 meters and the water level falls about 70 meters below the rough slope below the road. Although it is very difficult to see the lower part of the bridge over the main road, the beauty of the section above the bridge and the surrounding environment will undoubtedly give you a very fresh and inspiring feeling.
