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Bambarakanda Falls (also known as Bambarakele Falls) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m (863 ft), [ 1 ] it ranks as the 461st highest waterfall in the world. [ 2 ] Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District , this waterfall is 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the A4 Highway .
The widest waterfall in Sri Lanka: Seetha Kotuwa Falls: 60 m (197 ft) Sri Pada Falls: 75 m (246 ft) Surathali Falls: 60 m (197 ft) Yaka Andu Ella: 60 m (197 ft) Windsor Forest Falls: 10 m (33 ft) Galamuduna Ahasgawwa Falls: 92 m (302 ft) Meemure: Badulla: Central: The waterfall begins from Udagaladebokka Mountain and then flows to connected by ...
The following are lists of waterfalls in the world by height, classified into two categories — natural and artificial. Natural waterfalls are further subdivided between overall height and tallest single drop. Each column (Waterfall, Height, Locality, Country) is sortable by using the up/down link in the column headings at the top of each column.
The area around Belihuloya contains a number of waterfalls, including: [2] Pahanthuda Ella (also known as Galagama Ella) - The base of this 4.6 metres (15 ft) waterfall is shaped like an oil lamp. The name Pahanthuda is derived from the Sinhala word “pahana” for lamp. It is located approximately 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) from Belihuloya.
Bambarakanda Falls; Koslanda Falls; Thangamale Sanctuary [4] Transport. A4 Highway, Colombo-Ratnapua-Balangoda-Beragala-Koslanda-Wellawaya-Pottuvil-Batticaloa [5 ...
Dunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Badulla in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka.. The waterfall, which is 64 metres (210 ft) high, gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall.
The falls have been named after the legendary king Ravana, who is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana.According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave.
Ramboda Falls is 109 m (358 ft) high [1] and the eleventh tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the 729th tallest waterfall in the world. [2] It is situated in Pussellawa area, on the A5 highway at Ramboda Pass. [3] The waterfall is formed by the Panna Oya which is a tributary of Kothmale Oya. The falls have an elevation 945 m (3,100 ft) above sea ...