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Beautiful Waterfalls of Sri Lanka

 

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Sri Lanka is a beautiful country full of natural beauty. Also, Sri Lanka has a proud history. Beautiful hills, natural forests,  beautiful beaches, and waterfalls can be mentioned as the elements that express that beauty. In addition to this, the lakes built by the past kings located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka are now beautiful ecosystems. As for the location of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka, Primarily a waterfall is usually a large body of water falling from a plateau or a mountain. Among the waterfalls located in Sri Lanka, there are very popular waterfalls as well as beautiful waterfalls that are not well known. they are mainly located in the central province of Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa Province and Uva Province are also famous for their waterfalls. 

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Information about waterfalls in Sri Lanka


The most popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka are located in Badulla, Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Ratnapura, Kegalle, and Monaragala districts. Some of the most famous waterfalls in Sri Lanka are Dunhinda Waterfall, Babarakanda Waterfall, Ravana Waterfall, Diyaluma Waterfall, Lakshapana Waterfall,  Puudaluoya (Dnsinan) Waterfall, Bopath Waterfall, Abardian Waterfall,  Devon waterfall, Duuweli Waterfall, etc.

Babarakanda Waterfall


Babarakanda waterfall is the highest waterfall located in Sri Lanka. Babarakanda waterfall is about 263 meters high. Babarakanda Falls, which is formed by the Kuda Oya River, a tributary of Walawe Gage, is located in the Badulla District of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Located in the Kalupahana area of ​​Badulla district, Babarakanda waterfall is a popular tourist destination among local as well as foreign tourists. Babarakanda waterfall is located at a distance of 4-5 KM from the Kalupahana intersection on the Balangoda-Haputale road. It is the duty of all of us to preserve the beauty of this charming and beautiful Babarakanda waterfall and the surrounding area for the future.

Dunhinda Waterfall


Dunhinda Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Badulla district of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. After about 5 kilometers on the Badulla Mahiyangana road, you will find the starting point of the road to Dunhinda Falls and from there you can reach Dunhinda Falls by footpath. Dunhinda Waterfall is created by Badulu Oya and is about 63 meters high.

Rawana Waterfall 


Ravana waterfall is a very popular waterfall among local and foreign tourists. Ravana waterfall is located in the Ella area of ​​the Badulla district of Sri Lanka and is about 25 meters high. This beautiful waterfall is located at a distance of 22 KM from Ella town. Many legends related to King Ravana are associated with Ravana Falls.

Diyaluma waterfall


Diyaluma Waterfall, which is the third highest waterfall in Sri Lanka,  a beautiful Diyaluma waterfall located in the Koslanda area of ​​Badulla district and is about 170 meters high.  Also, Popular among local and foreign tourists, this beautiful waterfall is a beautiful creation of nature.

Devon waterfall


This beautiful Devon waterfall is located in the Talawakele area of the ​​Nuwara Eliya district in Sri Lanka. The source of water for Devon Falls is the Kothmale Oya River. Devon Falls, which is the 19th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, is about 97 meters high. Also, It is said that Devon Falls got its name from the name of Mr. Devon, an English pioneer tea planter. The beauty of Devon Falls amidst the green surroundings is mesmerizing.

Bopath waterfall 


Bopath Falls is located in the Ratnapura District of the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. Located in the Kuruwita area of ​​Ratnapura district, this beautiful Bopath waterfall is a popular tourist destination. This waterfall got its name "Bopath" because it looks like a Bo leaf when seen from a distance. This Bopath waterfall is created by the Kuru River and is approximately 30 meters high. Also, there are several legends related to Bopath waterfall.

Dunsinan (Pudaluoya) Waterfall


This Dunsinan waterfall with a height of about 100 meters is also known as the Pudaluoya waterfall. This Dunsinan waterfall is located in the Kotmale Pudaluoya area of ​​the Nuwara Eliya district in the central province of Sri Lanka. The water of this Poodalooya waterfall flowing through the Dunsinan estate is pure and clear. Also, there is an idol of Goddess Saraswati nearby Dunsinan Falls which adds more beauty to these falls.

Bakers Waterfall


Bakers Falls is located in the Horton Plains National Park in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. Baker's waterfall is about 20 meters high. Also, Fed by a tributary of Belihul Oya, Baker's Falls is another beautiful waterfall located in Sri Lanka.

Lakshapana waterfall


Lakshapana Falls is located in the Hatton area of ​​Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. Lakshapana waterfall is about 125 meters high and the Maskeliya Oya river is the water source. Also, The Lakshapana hydropower plant will be operated based on the Lakshapana waterfall.

Kiridi Falls


Kiridi Falls is located in the Pelmadulla area of ​​Ratnapura district in Sri Lanka. After going about 6 kilometers on the Kuttapitiya road from Pelmadulla town, you can go along a footpath and reach Kiridi Falls. A beautiful waterfall, however, the waterfall is not very popular among tourists due to its remote location and difficulty in accessing it. But at present road facilities have been prepared to a considerable extent for the convenience of tourists going to Kiridi Falls. Kiridi falls is 350 feet high and 60 feet wide and the source of water is a tributary of the Kalu river. 

Apart from the above-mentioned waterfalls, many beautiful waterfalls are located in Sri Lanka. As a tourist and a lover of natural beauty, enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and other beautiful places of Sri Lanka.

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