Water Falls in Sri Lanka

Uva's beauty 

Uva Province is a well-known tourist paradise. It was created in 1896 and consists of two U districts - Badulla and Monaragala. Badulla is the provincial capital. Its major tourist attractions include Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Rawana Falls, Muthiyangana Temple, Dowa Temple, Sorabora Wewa (Lake), Bogoda Bridge, and Nine-arch Bridge. This paradise is blessed with the beauty of many waterfalls such as Bambarakanda, Diyaluma, Dunhinda, Rawana Falls, Peessa Falls, and Bomburu Falls.

BAMBARAKANDA FALLS

Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka at a height of 263m (863ft). It is also ranked as the 299th-highest waterfall in the world. It is situated in Kalupahana 

in Haldumulla on the Colombo-Badulla main road within a pine forest. The waterfall is created by Kuda Oya, a branch of the Walawe River, from the Udaveriya Haputale mountain. Bambarakanda is not a wide waterfall. The beauty of this waterfall is visible from November to February. There are a few accommodation facilities available close to Bambarakanda Falls. The Bambarakanda Holiday  Resort which is located overlooking the waterfall is the only holiday resort close to the falls. Good hotels and residencies are available at Belinul Oya, which is close to Bambarakanda.

DIYALUMA FALLS

 Diyaluma Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, measuring a height of 220m and making it the 361st-highest waterfall in the world. It flows 24km away from Beragala along the main Wellawaya-Beragala road. The waterfall is formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a  tributary of Kirindi Oya. The waterfall creates an unforgettable picture in the mind as it falls down the cliff to its dark rocks throughout the year. A natural pool can be found at the top of the waterfall.

DUNHINDA FALLS 

Dunhinda (translating to smoky water) is the most spectacular creation of Badulu Oya. It is one of the most famous waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It is 64m (210ft) high and flows 5km away from Badulla along the main Badulla-Mahiyangana road. It is visible throughout the year, but during the period of November-April, it is at its most stunning. 

A good observation spot is at the end of the trail that leads you to the waterfall. There are also many snack stands on the way. It is however dangerous to bathe in this waterfall as its pool is very deep and contains many rocks below the water.

RAVANA FALLS 

More popularly known as Ravana Ella, it is a popular tourist | attraction in Sri Lanka. Situated in the Badulla district, it is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The point of origin of the Ravana Falls is the Ravana wild sanctuary which is located 2km away from the local railway station. The waterfall measures a height of about 25m (82ft). During the wet season, the cascade of water looks like an areca flower with withering petals. In the dry season however the water reduces a great deal. This waterfall is also associated with the romantic legend of Rama and Sita as told in the Indian epic Ramayana.

BOMBURU FALLS

 Also known as Perawella Falls, it is situated 15km away from Welimada in the village of Perawella via Ambagasdowa. Its

height is 57.07m (164ft) and falls down into a large pool. This is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka and consists of several small waterfalls grouped together. Water from Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya pours into Uma Oya from which the waterfall is created. It is situated on the border between Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts, in the Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest Reserve.