4 Beautiful Waterfalls In Ella That Makes You Fall In Love With Sri Lanka

Often described as the ‘lonely planet’ and ‘waterfall’, Ella is an epitome of natural beauty, with its mountains, waterfalls and greenery which is just jaw-dropping. The town offers unique views that you might have never witnessed before. Anyone who is looking to relax a crammed mind must head to Ella.

When visiting Sri Lanka in summers, you can also swim at various waterfalls. As the weather in the highlands get a lot cooler as compared to coastal regions, you can cool off your heels, as the climate can get really sticky. A visit to Sri Lanka would require you to obtain a visa first which you can apply for by filling ETA application online form for Sri Lanka from our website. Ella has numerous waterfalls that will have you drenched in rejuvenation. Here are our top 4 waterfalls that you must visit on your Ella Holiday:

1.       Ravana Ella Falls- Falling from 25 meters height, Ravana falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. One of the popular tourist destinations, the cascading waterfall presents a spectacular site for its visitors. Located at Kithalella Road, the falls are a part of the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and derived its name from a mythological and legendary King Ravana from the famous Ramayana epic. Along with the falls, tourists often go to see Ravana caves which is also a major tourist attraction.

2.       Bamaragama Waterfalls- Located not too far from the Ravana Ella Falls, this waterfall is another glorious attraction for every visitor. Situated at a distance of 1 km, it lies in a scenic and popular route near the village of Ella and Udunuwara. The waterfall is 9 meter high and flows through the Bandarwela Hill Oya Reservoir. The best time to visit the fall is during and after the rainy season.

3.       Dunhinda Falls- Dunhinda Falls that are located near Badulla on the Mahiyangana Road is known to be the most gorgeous waterfalls in Sri Lanka. The waterfalls are named after the smoky white mist which is generated from the falls. To get a good view at Dunhinda Falls you must take another footpath that will have you walk past to a smaller waterfall which is known as Kuda Dunhinda.

4.       Diyaluma Falls- Be sure to visit Diyaluma Falls which is an incredible second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. The waterfall is 220 meters high and is located close to Koslanda. The waterfall is  hosrsetail type and is formed by Punagala Oya which is a tributary of Kuda Oya. Beautiful to watch make sure you go to watch the falls especially after a downpour.

Make you holidays a pleasant one by visiting alluring waterfalls of Sri Lanka. Surrounded by the verdant greenery, your mind and body will feel rejuvenated. Complete an ETA application online form for Sri Lanka from our website www.sri-lankaeta.com .