Height : | 15 metres |
District : | Colombo |
The 15m high Ranmudu Ella Falls in Thunmodara is situated in a tributary of the Wakganga River, and the waters feed the Kelani River. The fall is a victim of its success. Due to its popularity, especially at weekends, the surrounding ecosystem is under threat from large numbers of trampling visitors.
It can be found 48km from Colombo, in the Colombo District Hanwella PC. From the Columbo – Avissawela highway head to Tumodara village. The fall is 0.5km from here.
Thunmodara is a quite laid-back village surrounded by a mountainous forest cover which acts as a protection for the main water source Colombo District. The village is home to one of the only 4 waterfalls in Colombo District. The other 3 waterfalls in Colombo also lie in the same area. Namely, these four are
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Also See
- Waterfalls of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Thunmodara Ranmudu Ella Falls
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Travel Directions to Thunmodara Ranmudu Ella Fall
Route from Colombo to Thummodara Ranmudu Ella | Route II from Colombo to Thummodara Ranmudu Ella |
Through : Malabe – Kaduwela – hanwella – Kaluaggala Distance : 48 km Travel time : 1.5-2 hours Driving directions : see on google map | Through : Battaramulla – Pannipitiya – Kottawa – Meepe – Angampitiya – Waga Distance : 46 km Travel time : 1.5-2 hours Driving directions : see on google map |