Lower Ravana Ella Falls / Bambaragama Ella (පහල රාවණා ඇල්ල / බඹරගම ඇල්ල)

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There are two waterfalls in the Ella area. The most popular being the waterfall at the Bandarawela – Wellawaya Road. This is popularly known by the name of Ravana Ella by the tourists as well as the villagers around. There is another waterfall above this falls which is not visible to the main road which is also called Ravana Falls. This is generally considered the real Ravana Falls due the close proximity of the cave which is considered a place there Sita ( in Ramayana) has hidden by the Lankan King Ravana for a while.

The correct name of the waterfall by the road is said to be “Bambaragama Ella“.

The Lower Ravana Ella or the Bamabaragama Falls is one of the most popular falls in the country. lying right on the middle of one of the most scenic and popular routes in the country this is one of the most visited waterfalls. ThisRavana Fall II (Bamabaragama Falls) is 9 meters high and flows from the Bandarawela Hill Oya Reservoir. During the dry season this almost dries up but during the rains flows at full force. Therefore the best time to visit this falls is during the rainy season or just after.

other names : Rawana Ella, Ravana Ella

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Map of Ravana Ella I (Upper Ravana Ella)

Travel Directions to Lower Ravana Ella (Bambaragama Ella Falls)

This waterfall lies 9.5 kilometes from the Kumbalwela junction on the Wellawaya Road.