Nuwara Eliya District

Kataboola Ella Falls is located in Kadiyanlena village, 10 km away from Nawalapitiya. Thus this waterfall is also called Kadiyanlena Ella Falls.

Between Pusselawa and Ramboda there are several waterfalls, all of which are less than 30m in height. Helboda Ella Falls, however, is 60m high but only flows when it rains.

Hakgala Ella Falls is a small cascade with a total height of about 5 meters lying close to the famous Hakgala Botanical Gardens. Hidden way from the main routes, this waterfall is not a popular destination for those traveling to the Garden.

A 12 meter high waterfall called Windy Corner Falls lies in the cold climate of Blackpool in Nuwara Eliya. Blackpool lies just 3 kilometers off Nuwara Eliya Town on the road to Nanu Oya.

The Glassaugh fall, 20m in height, is created near the railway crossing at Nanu Oya station. Nanu Oya station is on the left-hand side of the highway from Avissawella, through Hatton to Nuwara Eliya, in the Nuwara Eliya District, 6km from Nuwara Eliya.

The 23m high Galwala Ella Falls only flows during the rainy season and is one of several with origins in the Piduruthalagala mountain range (western slope). Split into three streams, the fall flows down a slight slope of granite.

Galboda Falls is 30m high but the width ranges from between 3m and 6m, depending on the season. At certain times of year, the water also cascades in two streams.

The Fairlawn Fall is 24km from Dikoya. Travel 11km from Norwood to Alukotte or 8km from Maskeliya to Alukotte. From Alukotte, it is a 4km trek along the banks of the Maskeli Oya Reservoir to Miriyakotte, where the fall is situated.

Located on the Elgin Estate at an altitude of 1500m, Elgin Estate Waterfall Cluster is 18km from the city of Nuwara Eliya. On the top of the cluster is the 5 meter high Upper Elgin Fall .

Traveling by train from Talawakelle to Badulla the 24m high Elgin Front Falls could be observed in the side where the station is located. However the fall itself is not pellucid from the rail track.

The 25m-high Elgin falls shares its name with a Scottish city and a tea estate. It is situated on a tributary of the Dambagastalawa River, the source of which is in the Horton Plains.

The first 10m Elgin Estate Fall – II in the Elgin Estate seen cascading from a mountain to the right of the road. From Talawakelle there is a bus to the site of the fall. From here, a 1.5km trek through difficult track leads to the fall.

The area in which the Dummala Ella Fall was earlier called Katuhena and that the former name of the stream was Thattibathgoda Ela. King Walagamba is stated to have sought refuge in the nearby forests after being defeated in a battle. The king is said to have washed his eating vessel (Thatti) in this stream and on Poya days a golden Thatti is said to be seen floating on this stream.

The source of the Diyathiri Ella Fall is a tributary of the Maha Oya (river), which springs from a height of 1574m Gentry Box Mountain. After the 30m drop of the fall, the water flows 125km to the sea at Waikkal,

To get to this 20m-high fall, which is 21km from Kitulgala, take the Nuwara Eliya highway for 3km to Karalina Estate. A clear view of the fall is afforded from both Norton Bridge road and the High Level road. The source of the fall is the Mahaweli River, which is located 5km south-east of Ginigathena, near the Norton Bridge junction, towards the top of Karalina Estate.

Devon Falls is one of the most popular waterfall in the country specially due its clear view from the popular Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road. The best view is from Dimbula where a special viewpoint is located with parking facilities.

Formerly known as ‘Thevatura Falls’ (Tea Waterfall), the Peratas Tea Estate and factory are located above. The Devathura Ella Falls cascades over several platforms, thought only a 10m section is visible from the road, and eventually joins the Kotmale Reservoir.

Hidden amidst the lush hills near Welimada, Bomburu Ella Falls cascades in multiple shimmering streams, creating a breathtaking natural spectacle. As the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, its roaring beauty, misty spray, and tranquil forest setting make it a must-visit haven for nature lovers and photographers.

The Andawala Ella Fall flows from the Nayameruhinna mountain range and is 40m high. It is situated in the Andawela village, which is in the Nuwara Eliya district between Walapane and Hanguranketha. It can be found at the 31st mile post on the Kandy-Regala road. A convenient place to stay is the Hanguranketha rest-house, which is 50km from Kandy.

Aggra Upa Ella adjacent to the left of Agra waterfall power Station. The stream originates in the Ambewela Jungles. Both waterfalls are in close proximity, and flows to Agra reservoir, before flowing to Mahaweli River.