Waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Waterfalls are one of the most fascinating of natural phenomena. The mesmerizing sight of free-falling water, the thunderous roar as it hits the rocks below, and the curiosity of what lies behind the aqueous curtain, all contribute to this fascination.
If you are a lover of waterfalls, there is no better place than Spring Acre to use as your base station to visit some of the most beautiful creations of Mother Nature. There are more than 30 documented waterfalls in the Nuwara Eliya district. Here is a list in alphabetic order:
Aberdeen Waterfall, Adam’s Peak Waterfall, Anda Wela Waterfall, Baker’s Waterfall, Carolina Waterfall, Dethili Waterfall, Devon Waterfall, Dewathura Waterfalls, Ethini Wala Waterfall, Gallebodde Waterfall, Gerandi Waterfall, Glan Waterfall, Glassaugh Waterfall, Helboda Waterfall, Kandiyanlena Wall, Kataboola Fall, Kurundu Oya Fall, Lakshapana Fall, Lover’s Leap Fall, Mahakandura Fall, Mohinee Fall, Mount Vernon Fall, Nanu Oya Fall, North Pundalu Oya Fall, Puna Oya Falls, Pundalu Oya Fall, Pundalu Oya Wewahena Falls, Ramboda Fall, Silver Fall, St. Clair’s Fall, Udamankada Fall, Yaka Andu Fall.
If you are a lover of waterfalls, there is no better place than Spring Acre to use as your base station to visit some of the most beautiful creations of Mother Nature. There are more than 30 documented waterfalls in the Nuwara Eliya district. Here is a list in alphabetic order:
Aberdeen Waterfall, Adam’s Peak Waterfall, Anda Wela Waterfall, Baker’s Waterfall, Carolina Waterfall, Dethili Waterfall, Devon Waterfall, Dewathura Waterfalls, Ethini Wala Waterfall, Gallebodde Waterfall, Gerandi Waterfall, Glan Waterfall, Glassaugh Waterfall, Helboda Waterfall, Kandiyanlena Wall, Kataboola Fall, Kurundu Oya Fall, Lakshapana Fall, Lover’s Leap Fall, Mahakandura Fall, Mohinee Fall, Mount Vernon Fall, Nanu Oya Fall, North Pundalu Oya Fall, Puna Oya Falls, Pundalu Oya Fall, Pundalu Oya Wewahena Falls, Ramboda Fall, Silver Fall, St. Clair’s Fall, Udamankada Fall, Yaka Andu Fall.
Aberdeen Falls
Height – 98m (322 feet)
Location: Aberdeen
Approx. Travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle + ½ hour by foot. The waterfall is visible from the main road at Norton Bridge. To reach the waterfall, take the Norton Bridge-Kalaweldeniya-Aberdeen road and after about 5km, take the footpath through the jungle and steep slope for about 2 km.
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Location: Aberdeen
Approx. Travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle + ½ hour by foot. The waterfall is visible from the main road at Norton Bridge. To reach the waterfall, take the Norton Bridge-Kalaweldeniya-Aberdeen road and after about 5km, take the footpath through the jungle and steep slope for about 2 km.
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Bakers Falls
Height – 22m (66 feet)
Location: Horton Plains
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle + ½ hour by foot. Obtain directions to site from Forest Ranger’s Office. Hiking trail available at bungalow.
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Location: Horton Plains
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle + ½ hour by foot. Obtain directions to site from Forest Ranger’s Office. Hiking trail available at bungalow.
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Bambarakanda Falls
Height – 263m (863 feet) - highest in Sri Lanka
Location: Kalupahana
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle. To reach the waterfall get on to the Colombo - Bandarawela (A4) road and turn left at the Kalupahana sub-post office and proceed on the Weerakonegama-Udaveriya road for 4 km to reach the waterfall.
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Location: Kalupahana
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle. To reach the waterfall get on to the Colombo - Bandarawela (A4) road and turn left at the Kalupahana sub-post office and proceed on the Weerakonegama-Udaveriya road for 4 km to reach the waterfall.
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Devon Falls
Height – 97m (318 feet)
Location: Thalawakelle
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. The waterfall can be seen from the Avissawella-Hatton (A7) main road at Talawakelle.
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Location: Thalawakelle
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. The waterfall can be seen from the Avissawella-Hatton (A7) main road at Talawakelle.
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Elgin Falls
Height – 25m (82 feet)
Location: Ambewela
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hour by vehicle. Travel the 19 km stretch of road from Talawakele to Elgin Estate. This road turns into a path which reaches the waterfall within 2 km.
Location: Ambewela
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hour by vehicle. Travel the 19 km stretch of road from Talawakele to Elgin Estate. This road turns into a path which reaches the waterfall within 2 km.
Galaboda Falls
Height – 30m (98 feet)
Location: Nawalapitiya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. From the Watawala railway station go towards Mt. Jean Estate. Travel for about 8 km to reach Galaboda railway station. Travel a further 1½ km to reach a foot path. Trek for about 400 m to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
Location: Nawalapitiya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. From the Watawala railway station go towards Mt. Jean Estate. Travel for about 8 km to reach Galaboda railway station. Travel a further 1½ km to reach a foot path. Trek for about 400 m to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
Gartmore Falls
Height – 20m (66 feet)
Location: Maskeliya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Location: Maskeliya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 2 hours by vehicle. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Laxapana Falls
Height – 129m (423 feet)
Location: Hatton
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. Travel for 8 km from Norton Bridge to reach the Murutenna tea estate. Proceed for ½ km to reach Ambalama junction. Ascent steep slope by climbing the concrete steps to reach the top of the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Location: Hatton
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. Travel for 8 km from Norton Bridge to reach the Murutenna tea estate. Proceed for ½ km to reach Ambalama junction. Ascent steep slope by climbing the concrete steps to reach the top of the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Lovers Leap
Height – 30m (98 feet)
Location: Nuwara Eliya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: ¼ hour by vehicle. Travel 2 km off Hawa Eliya on the Nuwara Eliya - Kandapola road to reach Boralanda. Proceed 1 km along the Pedro tea estate road to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Location: Nuwara Eliya
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: ¼ hour by vehicle. Travel 2 km off Hawa Eliya on the Nuwara Eliya - Kandapola road to reach Boralanda. Proceed 1 km along the Pedro tea estate road to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Pundalu Oya Falls
Height – 100m (320 feet)
Location: Kotmale
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. Proceed 2 km from the Pundalu Oya town on the Nuwara Eliya road and turn left to Dunsinane & Sheen tea estate. Proceed another 3 km to reach the waterfall. The waterfall can be seen from the bridge.
Location: Kotmale
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. Proceed 2 km from the Pundalu Oya town on the Nuwara Eliya road and turn left to Dunsinane & Sheen tea estate. Proceed another 3 km to reach the waterfall. The waterfall can be seen from the bridge.
Ramboda Falls
Height – 109m (358 feet)
Location: Pussellawa
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: ½ hour by vehicle. On the Gampola - Nuwara Eliya road (A5) at the 53rd km post near the bridge follow a footpath for about 1 km to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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Location: Pussellawa
Approx. travel time from Spring Acre: ½ hour by vehicle. On the Gampola - Nuwara Eliya road (A5) at the 53rd km post near the bridge follow a footpath for about 1 km to reach the waterfall. Obtain directions to site from locals.
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St. Clair's Falls ("Little Niagara Falls" of Sri Lanka)
Height – 80m (262 feet)
Location: Hatton
Approx. Travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. It can be seen from the main Hatton - Nuwara Eliya road (A7) close to Talawakele. The Devon Fall is a further 2 km from St. Clair's Falls.
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Source: World Waterfall database (www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com)
Location: Hatton
Approx. Travel time from Spring Acre: 1 hour by vehicle. It can be seen from the main Hatton - Nuwara Eliya road (A7) close to Talawakele. The Devon Fall is a further 2 km from St. Clair's Falls.
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Source: World Waterfall database (www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com)