Ratnapura District

This 12m high fall initially splits in two before the segments meet in a 24m – wide crevasse, which is said to resemble a locally-used kitchen utensil known as ‘koraha’.

Polwatta Amuran Ella waterfall is an 18 meter unconfirmed waterfall published in the official website of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council.

Nonpareil Estate Waterfall is an impressive 40-meter stepped cascade in the Ratnapura District. Formed by the Hirikatu Oya, it descends in three distinct segments visible from the road to Horton Plains. This hidden gem offers a tranquil stop for travelers exploring the lush landscapes of the Nonpareil Estate.

This 60 meter Miyunu Ella waterfall is one of the two large waterfalls lying in the Kukulugala Forest (KF) is situated 15 km away from Bulathsinhala town.

Dodawatta Ella Falls is a little known beautiful waterfall lying inside a tea estate in the Dodawatte area. This fall is also called Minimaru Ella / Mineemaru Ella ( Killer Falls ) probably due to some deaths at the waterfall which occurred in the past.

This 3m Bambarun Gahana Ella perennial fall originates from the Dunumadala River in the Kawdagama mountain range and is situated 1km from the village of Puwakpitiya in the Matale District.

The 15 meter high Wewal Ella Fall is situated near Weligoda junction on the Diyabibila- Batewela road, on the Ratnapura – Wewalwatte road.

This 45m Waulpane Ella fall is one of nature’s unique creations. It is the only internal waterfall in Sri Lanka which lies inside a prehistoric limestone cave, which according Sri Lankan and French scientists who came here on an expedition in 1960, is 500 billion years old.

Warnagala Ella Fall lies on the Kuruwita – Erathna track to Sri Pada Peak. Warnagala meaning “the colored rock” probably got its name from the colorful bed rock due to various mineral deposits.

Walawe Ganga Hulan Ella Falls also known as Walawe Ganga West Falls lies about 5 km above the popular Duwili Ella and its over a 5km hike to reach this fall from Mulgama.

Connected to the Wallawe River, the 10m-high Udakanda Ella Fall is located in the north-west of the Sri Pada Jungle, Ratnapura District.

Handhapan Ella at Udagama is a waterfall lying about 100 meters away from the Udagama Duwili Falls. A mini hydro project has diverted most of the waterfall and there is no proper access to this waterfall.

This 30m Udagama Duwili Ella fall is famous for its misty spray which engulf the surroundings. Because of this enchanting beauty, its name is ascribed. A hydropower project harnessing the fall’s water impacting the volume of water of the fall.

The stream originates from the Burangamuwa Forest Reserve and flows to the Thini River. Three beautiful pools form at the top of the rock before the water cascades down over two rock ledges, creating the 45m-high Thini Oya Ella Fall also known as Biso Ella and Besam Ella by some.

Surathali Ella Falls is 60m in height, 2m wide and made up of three segments. It is named after a film that was shot in the area

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.

Sampath Ella Falls at 30m is the biggest of the 3 waterfalls created by the stream flowing from Ampana, north of Kitulgala. The waterfall lies in the Malwatte area.

Villagers say that the ancient King Walagamba bathed and organized his armies at Rajanawa Ella Falls site, hence ‘Raja’ or ‘King’ in the fall’s name. The fall is also said to harbour gold in a mysterious and difficult to locate tunnel that is guarded by stone doors.