| Height : | 12 meters |
| District : | Matale |
The 12 meter Kopi Ella Waterfall (Coffee Falls) echoes the coffee its name signifies, which in 1823 was exported from the Vicaten Estate. To facilitate the movement of coffee plucked from mountains, the British diverted the stream to form a canal to serve transportation. Still, there are derelict coffee warehouses in its precincts. The 12m high stream was also known as Nona Ella or Lady Waterfall, as the wife of the British superintendent is said to have bathed here.
The volume of water in contrast to the 1980 period had seen a sharp reduction, due to illicit logging or denudation, resulting in the drying of aquifers at the mountaintop.
To get to the Water Falls located in Matale District, Matale PS, Western Estate or at the Vicaten Estate, take the 6th milepost bus from Matale & get down at the 6th Mile Post. There is a footpath going adjacent to a tea Kiosk to the right. Travel 1.5km on this track, which leads to the Vicaten Estate with the old English Canal flowing adjacent to its entrance. Travel further for 1.5 km in the Vicaten Estate to view the fall. At its entrance, the old English-built canal could be found. Going ahead for 1.5km parallel to the canal, towards the mountain, where the fall is situated.
References
- Lanka Council On Waterfalls. (n.d.). Lanka Council On Waterfalls. http://www.srilankanwaterfalls.net/
Also See
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity