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| Height : | 73 meters |
| District : | Ratnapura |
Dehena Ella Falls is an impressive 73m in height and its source is a small spring called Gaslabu Ella. The stream, known as Dehena Dola, flows from Perya Udagama on Dehena Mountain and cascades in twin chutes from the plain of Udaamunatenna. Afterwards the water flows via Pandola to the Bambarakotuwa River.
A small opening in the stone at the base of the pool near the fall is called ‘Gathula’, meaning ‘inside of the stone’. It is said that during heavy rain, the caves surrounding the fall are totally submerged and the road becomes obscured by mist. However, during dry spells the flow is languid. The land towards the top of the fall has been denuded for timber and tea plantations, which has caused the depletion of aquifers.
Take the Ratnapura – Sri Pada road and take the turning at Wevelwatte to Weveldola Valley for 25km. Dehena Falls is one of several here, located between the villages of Pahalagama and Amunugama. The sounds of the fall can be heard before it is visible. Ratnapura rest-house is 21km away.
Folklore says that this waterfall was used as a torture chamber by an regional king in the ancient times. Therefore this was known as “Damana” Ella which became Dehena Ella with time. This waterfall is also known as the Gaslabu Ella (Guslabu Ella) among the locals.
Following are the waterfalls lying on the Ratnapura-Wewalwatte route
- Aanda Ella waterfall
- Goxin Falls
- Katu Kithul Ella Waterfall
- Hal Ella Waterfall
- Dehena Ella Waterfall
- Pandi Oya Ella Waterfall
- Mandanagiri Ella Waterfall
- Wewel Ella Waterfall
- Bambarabotuwa Ella Waterfall
- Alupola Ella Waterfall
- Demala Ella Waterfall
- Beruwatta Ella Waterfall
Also See
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Dehena Ella Falls (Gaslabu Ella)
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Dehena Ella Falls (Gaslabu Ella) Video
An informative video clip by Nade Gura Travel & Conservation Society
Travel Directions to Dehena Ella Falls (Gaslabu Ella)
Route from Ratnapura to Dehena Ella Falls (Gaslabu Ella) |
Route from Balangoda to Dehena Ella Falls (Gaslabu Ella) |
| Though : – Wewalwatta Road Distance : 24 km Travel time : 45 minutes Driving directions : see on google map | Though : Wewalwatta Road Distance : 28 km Travel time : 45 minutes Driving directions : see on google map |