{"id":717,"date":"2015-04-29T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=717"},"modified":"2020-05-21T17:30:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T09:30:23","slug":"travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Guide for Nature Lovers: Sri Lanka&#8217;s Best Waterfalls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A land of diverse beauty, Sri Lanka is\u00a0home to vast emerald plantations, rolling hills, sweeping coastlines, rocky mountains and cascading waterfalls. Tumbling out from a protruding outcrop, the sonorous\u00a0waters fall from a soaring height and flow endlessly into an expansive pool below. Nature lovers keen on embarking on a visit to the <strong>best waterfalls in Sri Lanka<\/strong> may fill up their travel itinerary with the seven sites listed below:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#Bambarakanda_Waterfall\" >Bambarakanda Waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#Bopath_Ella_Falls\" >Bopath Ella Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#Devon_Falls\" >Devon Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#Dunhinda_Falls\" >Dunhinda Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#Ramboda_Falls\" >Ramboda Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/travel-guide-for-nature-lovers-sri-lankas-best-waterfalls\/#St_Clairs_Falls\" >St Clair\u2019s Falls<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bambarakanda_Waterfall\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g1961272-d1960476-Reviews-Bambarakanda_Falls-Beragala_Uva_Province.html\">Bambarakanda Waterfall<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, <strong>Bambarakanda Waterfall<\/strong> stands at a towering height of 263 metres. It is located in the midst of a dense evergreen forest in Kalupahana, Badulla District. This is not a wide waterfall &#8211; rather, the water cascades down in a narrow strip out of a rocky outcrop, before flowing towards Samanala Wewa and Walawe River.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bopath_Ella_Falls\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g3312576-d4155898-Reviews-Bopath_Ella_Bopath_Falls-Kuruwita_Sabaragamuwa_Province.html\">Bopath Ella Falls<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-734\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bopath-Ella-Falls-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bopath-Ella-Falls-300x191.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bopath-Ella-Falls.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bopath-Ella-Falls.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bopath-Ella-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Bopath Ella Falls\" title=\"\" height=\"350\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-734\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bopath Ella Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka, <strong>Bopath Ella Falls<\/strong> derives its name from its quirky shape, for its form\u00a0is alike to that of\u00a0the leaf of the sacred fig tree (also known as the &#8220;Bo&#8221; tree). Blessed with scenic beauty, this waterfall is a popular\u00a0attraction that never fails to draw hordes of travellers and local visitors. \u00a0Bopath Ella Falls was also used for bathing by ancient rulers of the country, when they ventured towards this area\u00a0to visit the mystical site of Maha Saman Devale.<\/p>\n<p>A series of fascinating myths are linked to Bopath Ella Falls. One of these myths depicts the tale of a local village girl who killed herself by jumping off the peak of the waterfall, after having her heart broken by her lover. Despite his promises, he never returned back to the village. Her spirit is said to haunt the waterfall, appearing in its surroundings as a flash of blue light. A second myth is about\u00a0a hidden treasure in the depths of the waterfall. It is believed that this treasure will not be obtained, unless\u00a0a thousand human sacrifices are given.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devon_Falls\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g608524-d4260453-Reviews-Devon_Falls-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">Devon Falls<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-733\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devon-Falls-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devon-Falls-300x188.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devon-Falls.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devon-Falls.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Devon-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Devon Falls\" title=\"\" height=\"345\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-733\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Devon Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Travellers who make their way to Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road are in for a stunning sight, for <strong>Devon Falls<\/strong> promises to provide a feast for the eyes!<\/p>\n<p>The lush waterfall emerges from the topmost edge of the verdant mountains, snakes downwards in a narrow strip, before widening gradually as it flows into the stream below. Nature lovers can also enjoy views of the waterfall from the front section of the Melsna Tea Castle.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dunhinda_Falls\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g1950222-d2571915-Reviews-Dunhinda_Falls-Badulla_Uva_Province.html\">Dunhinda Falls<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-732\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dunhinda-Falls-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dunhinda-Falls-300x190.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dunhinda-Falls.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dunhinda-Falls.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Dunhinda-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Dunhinda Falls\" title=\"\" height=\"348\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-732\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dunhinda Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Dunhinda Falls<\/strong> sits at a spot located five kilometres away from the town of Badulla. Dunhinda translates to mean &#8220;mist&#8221; or &#8220;smoke&#8221;. This serves as an apt name for the waterfall, as its\u00a0tumbling waters gives rise to a misty spray at\u00a0the foot of the waterfall.<\/p>\n<p>A thirty to forty minute trek along a footpath is required to arrive at the waterfall. The walk through the muddy trail proves to be a worthwhile expedition, for trekkers are rewarded with a\u00a0picturesque sight of the rolling waterfalls. There are plenty of rest stops along the way for visitors to take a quick break, and vendors\u00a0along the path sell an array of cooling herbal drinks to provide refreshment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ramboda_Falls\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g3595970-d7175229-Reviews-Ramboda_Falls-Ramboda_Central_Province.html\">Ramboda Falls<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-731\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ramboda-Falls-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ramboda-Falls-300x190.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ramboda-Falls.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ramboda-Falls.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ramboda-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"Ramboda Falls\" title=\"\" height=\"348\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-731\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ramboda Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Standing at a height of 109 metres, <strong>Ramboda Falls<\/strong> is located in the Pussellawa region of Sri Lanka. Enveloped\u00a0by vast expenses of tea plantation, the waterfall and its surroundings offer a pretty and charming sight.<\/p>\n<p>Travellers may enjoy this view at a distance when they stand\u00a0along\u00a0the middle section of the A5 highway. Visitors keen on catching a view from the top of the waterfall may\u00a0climb up a pathway situated before the bridge. Those who wish to view the waterfall from its foot can\u00a0venture down to the lower sections of the fall, known as the Ramboda basin.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"St_Clairs_Falls\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Attraction_Review-g608524-d4260463-Reviews-St_Clair_s_Falls-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">St Clair\u2019s Falls<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_521\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-521\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src-thumbnail=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/St-Clairs-Falls-150x150.jpg\" src-medium=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/St-Clairs-Falls-300x190.jpg\" src-large=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/St-Clairs-Falls.jpg\" src-full=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/St-Clairs-Falls.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/St-Clairs-Falls.jpg\" alt=\"St Clair's Falls\" title=\"\" height=\"348\" width=\"550\" class=\"size-full wp-image-521\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St Clair&#8217;s Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>St Clair\u2019s Falls<\/strong>, so called as it is located near the St Clair tea estate, also goes by another name: \u201cLittle Niagara of Sri Lanka\u201d. It is\u00a0the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka, and stands at a height measuring eighty metres.<\/p>\n<p>Travellers can take in the mersmerising sight of the waterfall from the Hatton \u2013 Talawakelle Road. To arrive at the waterfalls, visitors will have to make their way down\u00a0steep slopes filled with\u00a0dense tea bushes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Retreat back to the cosy comforts of your private villa after a fun-filled outdoor excursion. Take a look at our selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/\"><strong>luxury villas in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A land of diverse beauty, Sri Lanka is\u00a0home to vast emerald plantations, rolling hills, sweeping coastlines, rocky mountains and cascading waterfalls. 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