Height : | 75 meters |
District : | Kandy |
Huluganga Ella Falls (75m in height) is one of many cascades created by the stream originating from the Knuckles mountain range. The cascading water sprinkles the villages of Elliyadda and Aratthana, before flowing to the Victoria Reservoir. It is popular with both local and foreign visitors and villagers regard it as part of their Dumbara heritage.
A dam had been built across the top of the fall under the Kundasale Water Supply Scheme, a project sponsored by Kundasale PC and the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI) to supply water to the Kundasale Electorate. However, environmentalists have pointed out that there is not enough space between the dam and the fall, causing a decrease in water flow.
The fall is situated below the town of the Hulu River, near Panwila, (Kandy District, Panwilla Provincial Secretariat Division).
As you pass the bridge over the Hulan Ganga River, there are a few buildings along the narrow road, including a Bank of Ceylon branch. Close to the bank building, lies a steel staircase to climb down to the waterfall. There is a small counter issuing tickets at the site.
This waterfall became a well known sight some years ago as this fall was a primary location for the popular teledrama “Ella Langa Walauwa” ( Mansion by the Fall).
Ticket Price to Huluganga Ella Falls Viewing Platform
There is a small fee of LKR 50 for locals at the entrance of the viewing platform.
There are several waterfalls in this area which can be visited in a single trip. They are
Also See
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Huluganga Ella Falls
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Huluganga Ella Falls Video
An informative video clip by Nade Gura Travel & Conservation Society
Travel Directions to Huluganga Ella Falls
Route from Matale to Huluganga Ella | Route from Kandy to Huluganga Ella |
Through : Madulkele – Huluganga Distance : 40 km Travel time : ¾ -1 hours Driving directions : See on Google Maps | Through : Madawala Bazar – Wavinna – Hulu Ganga Distance : 31 km Travel time : 45 minutes Driving directions : See on Google maps |