Katu Kithul Ella Falls – කටු කිතුල් ඇල්ල

Height :	15 meters
District :	Ratnapura

It is said that the Katu Kithul Ella Falls (15m in height) takes its name from the katukithul tree or thorny palmyra (Oncosperma fasciculatum) located at the top. There are many superstitious tales linked to the fall. One is that a vision of a large person clad in white is sometimes seen descending down the flow of water. Anybody who witnesses this spectre will become sick.

Another notion held by local elders is that if someone happens to pass by in the vicinity of the fall, sand will be thrown up at dusk. In addition, there is a belief is that during the early hours a blue light travels down the fall in the direction of Sri Pada.

The fall is situated at the village of Amunutenne, in close proximity to the Ratnapura Wevelwatte highway.

Following are the waterfalls lying on the Ratnapura-Wewalwatte route

1. Aanda Ella waterfall
2. Goxin Falls
3. Katu Kithul Ella Waterfall
4. Hal Ella Waterfall
5. Dehena Ella Waterfall
6. Pandi Oya Ella Waterfall
7. Mandanagiri Ella Waterfall
8. Wewel Ella Waterfall
9. Bambarabotuwa Ella Waterfall
10. Alupola Ella Waterfall
11. Demala Ella Waterfall
12. Beruwatta Ella Waterfall

Also See

• Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
  • –  indexed by name
  • –  indexed by location
  • –  indexed by height
• Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity

Map of Katu Kithul Ella

Travel Directions to Katu Kithul Ella

This waterfall lies between the 22nd and 23rd kilometer posts on the Ratnapura and Wewalwatta road. The waterfall is right next to the road and can be viewed from the road it self.

Route from Ratnapura to Katu Kithul Ella	Route from Balangoda to Katu Kithul Ella
Through : Wewelwatta Road Distance : 22.5 km Travel time : 40 minutes Driving directions : see on google map	Through : Wewelwatta Road Distance : 28 km Travel time : 50 minutes Driving directions : see on google map