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| Height (in metres) | 241 |
| District | Badulla |
Bambarakanda Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of 263 meters. In the world ranking it’s the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. The fall lies in the Badulla district in the central highlands of the country and is a popular tourist attraction and a natural wonder of Sri Lanka.
Bambarakanda is a popular spot for photography, and visitors can capture stunning photos of the waterfall and the surrounding landscape. The best time to visit the waterfall is during the monsoon season, from May to September when the water flow is at its peak and the surrounding landscape is at its greenest.
This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda Oya, a tributary of the Walawe River.
To reach the waterfall, you need to travel along the Balangoda – Badulla Route ( A4 ) to Kalupahana town. This small town lies between Belihul Oya and Beragala. The turn-off towards the falls is identified by a small signboard. Travel along this curvy road for about 3.5 km where you will come to a place where the fall is directly visible to your left (see map below). This road is very narrow, washed away and full of potholes. A four-wheel drive is recommended though a van with a high ground clearance could get there. The base of the fall is a few hundred meters from the road, and no clear path is available to reach there.
Also See
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
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Map of Bambarakanda Ella Falls
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Travel Directions to Bambarakanda Ella Falls
| Route from Colombo to Bambarakanda Ella Falls |
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| Through : Horana – Ratnapura – Pelmadulla – Belihuloya – Kalupahana distance : 172 km Travel time : 4 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
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