Bopath Ella Unlike the waterfalls mentioned ahead, there are waterfalls which are located near the capital city of Colombo too. Measuring at 98 feet in height, Bopath Ella is a premiere waterfall situated in the Rathnapura District and traveling 3km along the Devipahala Road in Agalwatte, one may reach this magnificent fall. Measuring at 100 feet this waterfall flows in the shape of a sacred Bo leaf which is the main reason for its name. Nourished by the Kurugana River, this waterfall supports the relating plant and animal life in a great deal. There is a variety of orchids found in this area and a number of trees that support animals around it such as the wild boar and many kinds of reptiles. Furthermore, it has become the home for numerous kinds of fish that are endemic to the country such as the Bulathhapaya or the Black Ruby Barb. According to folklore surrounding Bopath Ella, a women who was pregnant before marriage to her lover has leaped off this rock into the fall and killed herself. Villagers exclaim that her spirit haunts the fall at night with the resemblance of a blue light.

Dunhinda, is yet another natural resource which holds the respect of providing visitors with memorable experiences. It is also considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Dunhinda falls is located in the misty region of Badulla in the Uva Province and nourished by the Badulu Oya. This waterfall gets its name with the smoky attire it wears at its bottom or foot. It is also another fall which takes courage to get near.


It measures at 210 feet high and is wide apart at full strength. Visitors should take a muddy pathway if they have intensions of enjoying the scenic beauty of this fall. Tourists are encouraged with traditional drinks on their way to the fall which is approximately 2km. On their way they are greeted further by Kuda Duhinda Falls which is another important component of the environmental balance within
the area.

Waterfalls In Sri Lanka                                                                 Sri Lanka is a tropical country that owns numerous rivers calculating to more than one hundred. This has become one of the major reasons for the country to be rich with so many waterfalls. When these rivers do flow through steep slopes or precipices, they form beautiful waterfalls. In fact, the island has the highest density of waterfalls per unit in the world. This has become an inviting fact for a number of tourists who come in search of a unique experience.

Most of the country’s waterfalls are found in the cold and misty hills or the Central Highlands where rivers are in their Crenon stage. This is where a river is known to be gushing and rapidly flowing. The steep escarpments found in Sri Lanka have designed some of the tallest waterfalls in the region making the country a more popular place for sightseeing and eco tourism. As Sri Lanka is equipped with almost all features that help waterfalls to be in numbers, none of the visitors leave this island disappointed. Moreover, the hill country where all waterfalls originate is naturally designed to support the falls. With its untrimmed mountain range and erosion resistant river beds, no other land can be compared with this island in terms of waterfalls.


Their value is increased significantly with their locations that are somewhat difficult to be reached. In fact, surrounded by the dense grow of forests. As they are located mostly within the forests or within a few miles walk in the tea estates of the Central Highland, the inland waterfalls have helped many service providers of the tourism industry with the opportunity to lead their guests along pathways that are rich in scenic beauty.