The Galgediyana Ella Waterfall, in Gurugoda Oya (river), is a mere 5m high but 50m wide. Located in the Kegalle District, if approaching from Morontota town, continue for 3km – the fall lies between Parambe and the Hunugal Estates.
The 12 meter high Theli Ella is a waterfall created by the Gurugoda Oya lying off the Nelundeniya – Galapitamada close to the Dedigama. Access to this 12m waterfall is difficult which lies far way from any road.
The Alutnuwara Dēdimunda Dēvāle is a powerful shrine dedicated to the guardian deity Dēdimunda Dēyiyō, known for his resolute protection of the Buddha Sāsana. Originally a center for Upulvan Dēyiyō, the site now draws pilgrims seeking divine healing from spiritual ailments, especially on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Pethangoda Bamboo Grove where King Rajasinhe 1, the “King of Lions” of Sitawaka Kingdom met his fate in 1591 AD on his return from the battle with Konnapu Bandara.
Rising from the rocky heights of Mawanella, Devanagala Raja Maha Viharaya stands as a silent witness to Sri Lanka’s royal and religious past. Its ancient rock inscriptions, legends of kings, and remarkable Tampita Viharaya reveal centuries of devotion, power, and heritage etched in stone.
The Kalupahanawatte Ella Falls lies in the Kalupahanawatta estate in Bulatkohupitiya. This is a fairly tall but thin waterfall.
Utuwankanda is the place that Sri Lanka’s most infamous bandit Soora Saradiel made his hideout in mid 1800’s. What Robin Hood to the Engish, Saradiel was for Sri Lankans.
The 18 meter Minuwan Ella Fall is another hidden Jewel on the Noori Road unfortunately fallen pray to a Hydro Power Plant. Therefore its best visited during rainy periods.
Deraniyagala Polgaswatte Rakka Ella Falls is the first waterfall on a string of 3 waterfalls on the Kadiran Oya in Polgaswatte Area. The waterfall flows over a formation of rock which resembles a wide stair way.
Deraniyagala Polgaswatte Kaluwala Ella Falls is the second waterfall on a string of 3 waterfalls on the Kadiran Oya in Polgaswatte Area. This waterfall is about 4 meters in height.
Ella Uda Ella Falls in Polgaswatte on the Deraniyagala – Noori Road is a little known beautiful waterfall you will come across on this route.
Windsor Forest Falls, 10m in height, only flows during rain. It is situated 44km from Kitulgala rest-house via Nawalapitiya Ginigathena and 49km from Pusselawa rest-house. The nearest town is Nawalapitiya.
Wee Oya Ella Falls are two 20 meter falls plunging into the same stream in the Bombepola Forest on the North of We Oya Estate. The falls can be seen in the thick jungle from the road from Yatiyanthota to Pahala (lower) Palanpitiya.
This 10m high Ruckmal Ella fall is best viewed from the highway. To reach it from Bulathkohupitiya, travel along the road to the east for 13km. It is 45km from Kitugala rest-house.
Flowing over a smooth rock surface, the source of the 30m Rikilla Ella Fall is the stream flowing from the northern side of the Hunusahaldeniya mountain range (600m).
The amazing shrub jungle that forms the backdrop to this 37m-high Puwakmal Ella (Seetha Oya Ella) fall is worthy of note. From Puwakmal Falls, it is also possible to see Ellapita Falls.
This 15m high Punahela Suramba Ella fall can be reached on the Ruwanwella Bulathkohupitiya route traveling 6.2 km pass the Warawala town. The fall can be seen from the road itself but need to cross a suspension bridge to get a closer look.
The Mahagal Oya (river) springs from the western slope of the 718m-high Higurangala Mountain and flows over a stone slab, creating the Nakkavita Ella fall
Springing from the Ritigaha Oya reservoir, the Nalagana Ella Falls comprises a number of chutes, each measuring about 40m in height.
The source of this 60m-high Mannakethi Ella Fall is the Girankitha Oya Reservoir, that is served in turn by the western slopes of the Unagula Mountain. Later, the Mannaketi Falls flows into the Kelani River that enters the Indian Ocean in Colombo North.
