Marakapu Ella Falls lies in the Kalutara district Agalawatte in the world heritage Sinharaja Forest Conservation. Passing Matugama Baduraliya come to Athweltota area. The fall cascades errantly from a huge rock protuberance.
Situated amongst medicinal herbs, the 141 m high Mapalana Ella ( also known as Mapanana Ella) fall consists of three sections.
The 45m Mapalalla Ella Fall (Katugashinna Ella) flows sluggishly until the eastern monsoon during December and March. An irrigation tank has been created, by damming the fall’s upper reaches.
The source of this 60m-high Mannakethi Ella Fall is the Girankitha Oya Reservoir, that is served in turn by the western slopes of the Unagula Mountain. Later, the Mannaketi Falls flows into the Kelani River that enters the Indian Ocean in Colombo North.
The Manella Ella Falls comprises twin falls, of 6m and 20m, and both are surrounded by giant ferns (Pus) and Pandanus tectorious. It is at this fall that King Walagamba (103 BC) is said to have taken refuge and organised his armies
The 23m Mana Ella Falls (also called Manawala Ella Fall) is set amongst lush tea plantations. The fall’s upper reach is made up of seven stone basins. The fall is said to be where bygone kings spent their leisure time.
The 30m high Malmora Ella Fall’s name comes from Toddy. That is related to the word ‘Malmuraya’, which is in common usage amongst toddy tapers.
The 75m Mala Falls is 20km from Embilipitiya (a town south of Ratnapura), off the Emilipitiya – Suriyakanda road in the Mavanwela area.
The name of the Makulu Ella Fall refers to the bewildering varieties of spiders, which once upon a time webbed here. The milieu of the fall, which is the Makandawa Conservation, is rich in bio- diversity.
The Makeli Ella in Kalutara is a picturesque 10-meter waterfall, famously compared to a bride’s delicate veil. Located near the Kukuleganga project, it features a scenic upstream pool and the fairytale-like Thumodara islet. Though now restricted to viewing from platforms, its weathered granite boulders remain a natural marvel.
Seven meter Badulla Mahadola Ella Fall is said to lie in the Badulla District. No further information is found on this waterfall.
The 25m high Maduwanwela Duwili Ella Fall is a creation of a branch of Adaluwa River, called the Arapora River, incipient from Sinharaja The fall is located in its precincts at Ratnapura District Kollonna Electorate in Maduwanwela
This waterfall lies inside the Ashburnham Estate lying about 250 km off the Ashburnham Estate guest house. The waterfall has no formal name.
The 68m Madanagiri Ella Falls is also known as the Mohini Ella Falls, since villagers believe that a female apparition called Mohini haunts the area.
Previously known as ‘Kandara’ 10m high Hal Kadura Ella Falls flows along mountains and gorges finally to fall from a ridge, which give rise to its name.
The name of this 30m Lihiniyan Kelina Ella Fall is derived from the edible-nest swift (Collocalia unicolor), which are attracted by the dark environment.
This 20m high Lenkiri Ella Fall cascades in three stages, with the final drop measuring 20m and presenting a spectacular scenario. The journey it self is a unique experience, with the sounds of animals and the chirps of adventive birds.
The 20m Lankagama Uran Wetuna Ella Falls is located in Lankagama Village, Galle District. Incipient from Sinharaja Forest Conservation, the fall is created by the Hariywa brook’s left Branch (or artery).
Lankagama Kekuna Ella Falls is one of the many waterfalls found the the Sinharaja Reserve. This 11m fall, situated close to Lankagama is located 2.5 km from the Sinharaja ticketing counter.
The 23m Lankagama Duwili Ella Falls is located in the border of Sinharaja & Consenting it is borne from the ‘Hariyawa brook’s (W) branch. An intriguing aspect is the hidden cave located at the base of the fall.
