Friday, November 20, 2009

Water falles in Sri Lanka

Nalangana Fall



The Nalangana Falls, which springs from the Ritigaha Oya reservoir, comprises of a number of chutes, each measuring about 40 metres in height. The fall is situated at Dedugala, which is 9km east of Bulathkohupitiya. The nearest town is Bulathkohupitiya while the Kitulgala Rest House is 41km away.








serella Fall









This magnificent fall is located in the Dumbara Jungle, which is split into two sections, both 10 metres in height. Kiul Canal and the Hunumadala River flow together to form the Puwakpitiya River. This river later joins the Thelwgam River, from where the falls is created. The water of this fall roll down a protruding rock face, which is visible from the Dumbara Jungle. The fall flows all year round and is at its fullest during the monsoon season, which is from November to March. The fall has been named after the species of the fish 'Sera' that inhabit the water.
The fall is located in the village of Pothatawela, near Laggala in Matale Districts Laggala PSD. From Matale or Laggala travel to Illukumbura. From this point it is 5km to Puwakpitiya followed by a 3km trek.



Ramboda Fall




Several waterfalls fed by small brooks that flow into the Panna Oya comprises of the Ramboda Falls . These falls can be found close to the A5 road as it makes its way through the Ramboda pass. These falls are 109m with twin falls are the 10 th highest falls in Sri Lanka .









Kirindi Oya Fall



Cascading 200m down Kirindi Oya falls is the third largest waterfall in the country. This fall can be seen on the way from Ratnapura to Pelmadulla. It is situated on the Kirindi Oya and flows into the Denewak Ganga, which is a tributary of the Kalu Ganga.










Devon Fall




At 97m high Devon Falls is situated on a tributary of the Kotmale Oya. 6km west of Talawakele, this is one of the major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka , with a special lay by and parking space at a good viewpoint. The name is derived from the Devon Estate that is located nearby. Devon Falls can be seen on the Kandy to Nuwara Eliya railway line.







Bopath Ella Fall




Situated on the Kuru River , Bopath Ella Falls is 30m high and is a tributary of the larger Kalu River . The falls consists of three cascades that give the appearance of the rounded shape of the leaf of the Bo tree. Passing the falls is the Kuru River , which is joined by another stream. Between the falls and the two streams lies a sandy area with several pools of turbulent cold water. These falls are the nearest to Colombo but unlike the other falls which are further away, these falls cannot be seen from a highway or vantage point.