Waterfalls one can safely be called one of the most beautiful creations of nature. Powerful jets of cool water with a rumble beat on the coastal stones, pressed into the ground, produce a truly amazing impression. All the power of water falling from a great height is captured in these amazing landscapes
Bambarakanda Falls
Bambarakanda is considered to be the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka . Height of 263 meters, it ranks 299 among the highest waterfalls in the world . Bambarakanda is located in a pine forest in Kalupahana in the Badulla area, it can be seen driving along the A4 . Waterfall originates from the Kuda Oya river, which in turn flows from the Valava River . The best months for visits to Bambarakanda from March to May . During this period the probability of rain is very small , and the trails around the waterfall are not so slippery . From June to September, it is usually very dry and windy, but from November to February it often rains .
Laxapana Falls
Laksapan Falls (126 meters) - The 8th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 625th in the world. It is located in the Hatton area of Nuwara Eliya. It is formed from the river Maskelya Oya. In the name of this waterfall are named two hydroelectric power stations, which generate 50-100 MW of electricity. The name of the waterfall comes from the Sinhala word "Laxa", which means "hundreds of thousands" and "Pahana" or "Pashana" meaning "rocks."
St. Clair's Fall
St. Clair Falls 80 m high and 50 m wide) is located in Nuwara Eliya at 1, 5 km from Talavakele, and consists of two segments known as the "Big St. Clair" and "Small St. Clair." The waterfall originates from the Kotmale River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, and flows down the slope through tea plantations
Kirindi Ella
This waterfall is in the Ratnapura area. Its height is 117 meters. Water begins to fall from Mount Kuttapitiya and originates from the river Kirindi Oya. At the foot of the waterfall, a deep pool was formed in a natural way called Diyagathwala
Dunhinda Falls
Dunhinda Falls is located about 5 kilometers from the city of Badullah and is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka, Lanka. Its height of 59 m. Dunhinda flows from the Badulu Oya River, which flows through the city of Badullah. The foot of the waterfall is always shrouded in haze, and vegetation is covered with dew, due to this waterfall and got its name - Dun in Sinhala means "fog."
Bobath Falls
Bobat Waterfall is just 15 km from the road Colombo - Ratnapura. It falls from a height of more than 30 meters into the Kurd Ganges River. The Bobat waterfall is a natural formation of rare beauty, its top in the shape of the heart resembles the leaves of the sacred Bo tree, hence the name Bopath. This is a very popular picnic spot
Baker's Falls
Baker Falls (20 meters) is one of the most famous waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It is located in the Horton Plains National Park near the tributary of the Belihul Oya River. The waterfall was named after Sir Samuel Baker, who was a famous explorer. Around the waterfall, you can see a lot of bushes of rhododendron and fern
Makeli Falls
The Makeli Falls is located in the Kalutara area, you can reach it by the Matugama-Agalawatte road in the direction of Latpandur and then along the Molkava road (Molkava). Once it was a popular place for swimming. But now there is an observation deck and swimming is prohibited
Ravana Falls
Ravana Falls is located near the road Ella - Wellawaya, this beautiful place can be seen directly from the car. Water falls down several steps, and on each level it has a different shade, which makes the waterfall even more beautiful. The main flow is about 9 meters in height. The waterfall derives its name from the mythical King Ravana from the great Indian epic poem Ramania
Sera Ella
Sera Ella is located in the northern part of the Knuckles Range about 8 km from Illucumbura. This waterfall, only 10 meters high, originates in the Reverstern area near Matala. Sera Ella, although a very small waterfall, but he leaves a great memory about himself and a lot of impressions
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