Diyathiri Ella Falls (දියතිරි ඇල්ල)
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,
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.
The beautiful Bomburu Ella Falls (also known as Perawella Falls) s a collection of about 10 little-known jungle waterfalls, situated between 1500 and 2000m above sea level in the Sita Eliya Kandapola Forest Reserve.
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.
Come via Talawakelle to Diagama Estate in Dayagama to reach the Aggra Falls. It is incipient from Horton plains. Agra Falls lies on the old road to Agarapatha, Dayagama road to Horton Plains which now closed at the boundry of the Horton Plains.
Ritigala Strict Nature Reserve has a unique vegetation. Ramayana legend has it that Hanuman was asked to bring a particular medicinal plant, to cure Rama, from the Himalayas.
Hakgala, which is adjacent to the Hakgala Botanical Gardens, is the only Srict Nature Reserve (SNR) in the wet zone and was declared in 1938.
The work of recommencement of the Kotmale Seya (Mahaweli Maha Seya) took place on May 8. Nestling in the picturesque Kotmale valley, the majestic, gigantic 100 feet dome structure adds considerable colour to this scenic atmosphere.
Lihiniyagala Len Viharaya lies in the close to the town of Walapane. Even though it is not known who built this temple, This temple has been in existence during time of King Dutugemunu (161-131 BC).
The Sacred Tooth Relic has found refuge at Kotmale Pusulpitiya Rajamaha Viharaya several times including period during Maga’s invasion (1215-1236) at Polonaruwa.