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Waterfalls:
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island is blessed with 103 rivers and streams radiating from the central
hills, rushing down rocky precipices forming a number of roaring waterfalls
of various shapes and heights, all ending up loosing the momentum at the
Indian Ocean. |
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are some of the most picturesque waterfalls, out of which only a few can
be viewed with ease, where as the others can only be seen by penetrating
thick forests and tea plantations |
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| Bambarakanda
Ella
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| The
highest waterfall in Sri Lanka (865 feet), which is at it`s peak capacity
during September and October. |
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| Diyaluma |
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| You will find the 2nd highest waterfall around 13 Km towards
"Koslanda" on the Wellawaya Road. Diyaluma means Watery light. |
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| Dunhinda |
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see the breathtaking beauty of Dunhinda falls(210 feet), you have to travel
about 5 Km from Badulla along the Mahiyangana road, and walk for another
2 Km (trekking) away from the main road. |
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| St.
Claire |
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| The
widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, about 265 feet high. |
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| Laxapana
Falls |
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| Laxapana
fall is 377 feet high |
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| Aberdeen
Falls |
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mere 5 Km away from Laxapana you will find the 322 feet high Aberdeen Falls. |
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| Devon
Falls |
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| Devon
falls(318 feet) can be best viewed from the 20th mile post of the Talawakele-Nawalapitiya
highway. |
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| Rawana
Falls |
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| Visible
from the Ella-Wellawaya road, near Udunuwara village. A popular stopover
for travelers. |
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| Alupola
Ella |
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200 feet high fall is to be found 25 Km away from Ratnapura in the Wewalwatte
village. |
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| Bopath
Ella |
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| The water falls 100 feet in the shape of a Bo leaf. When you
travel along the Colombo-Ratnapura highway, turn at Higasthenna junction
and drive along the Agalawatte road up to Devapahala village to see Bopath
Ella. |
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| The
Lovers Leap |
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100 feet high Lovers Leap begins it`s journey as a fountain at the Southern
slope of Sri Lanka`s highest mountain Pidurutalagala. The falls can be seen
from the town Nuwara Eliya. |
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| Mawanella
Ella |
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35 Km from Nuwara Eliya towards Udupussallawa and another 13 Km towards
the Napola gap, and then you will find Mawanella Ella in the Lunuwatta village. |
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| Bakers
Fall |
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| Discovered
by Sir Samuel Baker and a good stopover on your way to the World`s end. |
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| Elgin
Falls |
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| Railway
between
Nanu Oya and Ambewela offers a panoramic view of the 75 feet high Elgin
Falls. |
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| Bridal
Falls |
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winding highway to the Nuwara Eliya Plateau offers a memorable view of Bridal
Falls, resembling a bridal veil, while dropping over the rock face. |
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| Perawella
Falls |
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| Perawella
Fall is about 90 feet high. |
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| Ramboda
Falls |
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be seen from the Ramboda Bazaar on the Nuwara Eliya-Ramboda road. |
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| Kurunduoya
Falls |