Hanwella Ella Uda Ella Falls (Kahana Ella) – ඇල්ල උඩ ඇල්ල (කහන ඇල්ල)

Height :	4 meters
District :	Colombo

The Ella Uda Ella Falls (Kahana Ella) takes its water from the Kodikande Mountain and the Koswatte Canal network, which flows through rock and tree-lined valleys, before cascading from a cliff at the point of the fall. A species of fish, known locally as mahseer (Tor khudree), thrives here.

Unfortunately, an organized gang of drug addicts operate in the area, and have been known to release an itch-inducing plant mixture into the water upstream from bathers, and then sell the unsuspecting individuals coconut oil as a remedy, thus funding their habit.

However, that aside, a good view of the Colombo District’s highest mountain is possible from the fall.

The Ella Uda Ella Falls is located in the Colombo District, Avissawella Electorate at Hanwella. To reach it, take the Hanwella road and turn off near the Thummodara Old Bridge, then continue for a further 10km to the Illuovita area.

*Since this article was written some time ago, the above issue may not exist now.

Also See

• Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
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• Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity

Map of  Ella Uda Ella Falls

Travel Directions to Ella Uda Ella Falls

Route from Colombo to Ella Uda Ella

Through : Rajagiriya – Malabe Distance : 50 km Travel time : 1.5 hours Driving directions : see on google map