Kandy District

The 15m tall Rahas Ella fall made up of two sections, formed by a brook (that flows from Devalegammedda village to Upper Wattegama) of the Ravan Oya (river), which begins in the Hunnasgiriya mountain range (1437m).

The Lebanon Estate in Kandy District hides two large and beautiful waterfalls. These waterfalls are relatively unknown and has no names. The first waterfall which lies near the turn off to the Lebanon estate on the Bambarella Road.

The Lebanon Estate in Kandy District hides two large and beautiful waterfalls. These waterfalls are relatively unknown and has no names. The first waterfall which lies near the turn off to the Lebanon estate on the Bambarella Road.

Kosgama Ella Falls is a generally unknown waterfall on the Panvila – Bambarella road. This waterfall is 15-20 meters high and flows under the Kosgama bridge.

The 60m-high Sitakotuwa Ella fall is located in a patch of wood on a historic site called Sita Kotuwa, believed to be linked to the Ravana-Sita saga.

This 3m-high Kelvin Falls is situated near the hamlet of Windsor Kelle (Windsor Forest) and flows down a 1050m slope to the Wee River.

Kaluwa Wetuna Ella is a 30 meter waterfall lies hidden deep inside the jungle in Hasalaka on the jungle track to its big brother, 101 meter Ratna Falls.

The Thalagune Ella (Kalugala Hulan Ella) Waterfall is a large waterfall which is at least 80 meters in height lies between the Uda Dumbara and Kalugala. The waterfall can be viewed from the main road after traveling about 3.5 km on the Uda Dumbara – Kalugala Road.

The Knuckles mountain range extends up to Matale – the Hunnasgiriya is located at one end, 1765m above sea level. A group of five streams flow from here and meet to form the Mahaoya Reservoir, which leads on to Hunas Falls (48m high and 12m wide) and the Sudu Ganga River.

Huluganga Ella Falls is one of many waterfalls created by the stream originating from the Knuckles mountain range. The cascading water sprinkles the villages of Elliyadda and Aratthana, before flowing to the Victoria Reservoir.

The Diyakerella Ella Fall flows through jungle and cascades down a 45m-high rock formation – the noise made is incredible. As the water hits the bottom, another fall is created, though only the upper section is visible through the dense foliage. The beauty of the fall is enhanced by the towering presence of the Lakkgala Mountain at Meemure village. Beneath the fall is an elephants’ corridor known as ‘Ethpara’ and there is also a monastery nearby. The stream joins the Heenganga River and later the Mahaweli River.

Delta Falls is 6km from Pussellawa, at a bridge near the 41st mile post and can be reached by road or rail. The Pussellawa rest-house is 9km away.

The 6m-high Dekinda Ella Falll’s source springs from the 24-hectare reserve on the Allagala Mountain, near Yatinuwara historical fortress.