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Silu Ella Falls – සිළු ඇල්ල

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Height :	60 meters
District :	Ratnapura

The closest city to the 60m Silu Ella fall is Avissawella, Ratnapura District. Take the Avissawella – Yatiyantota road and the fall is 22 km from Malapola.

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