Waterfalls in Sri Lanka: Along list with Facts and Figures

Waterfalls in Sri Lanka are one the beauties and resources to the nation. They are in various height, size, etc. Sri Lanka is home to many beautiful and breathtaking waterfalls. Tropical climate and mountainous terrain make the formation of waterfalls. There are dozens of cascading waterfalls. They attract local and international visitors. There are about 500 recorded waterfalls in Sri Lanka, and Lanka Council of Waterfalls (LCWF) is the first organization list of waterfalls of Sri Lanka. Waterfalls database or list is not completed.

Waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Some waterfalls are not in considerable height, but they have considerable width and lengths. Therefore, their heights are not in numbers. Also, some waterfalls have two or more names as well as local names.

A few notable waterfalls

  • Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 263 meters. It is also 461st highest waterfall in the world. It is located in the Badulla district. The waterfall is surrounded by lush forests. 
  • Diyaluma Falls is a tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 220 meters. The waterfall is made up of multiple tiers and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. It is located in the Badulla district.
  • Ravana Falls is a popular tourist attraction. It is named after the mythology king Ravana from the famous epic, Ramayana. The waterfall has a height of 25 meters and is surrounded by lush forests and scenic landscapes. Ravana Falls is located in the Badulla district.
  • Devon Falls is a stunning waterfall with a height of 97 meters. The waterfall is surrounded by tea plantations. It is located in the Nuwara Eliya district.

List of waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Name Meters Foot
Aanda Falls 15 49.22
Aberdeen Falls 98 321.54
Adi Hate Wala Falls
Aggra Falls 25 82.03
Aggra Upa Falls 25 82.03
Ahasbokku Falls 30 98.43
Ahupini / Asupini Falls 30 98.43
Akurukaduwa Ella 
Alagiyawanna Falls / Bopagama Ella 4 13.12
Alakola Falls 60 196.86
Alakolagala Falls 30 98.43
Alawala Devin Panna Falls 45 147.65
Algama Falls / Uduwaka Falls 6 19.69
Alibodadola Ella Falls 12 39.37
Alikola Oya North / South Falls 20 65.62
Aliya Wetuna Ella 8 26.25
Allawaththagoda Naya Kadura Falls 11 36.09
Alupola Falls 68 223.11
Alupotha Falls 9 29.53
Ambanganga Falls 12 39.37
Amuwakanda Falls 6 19.69
Anagimala Falls 46 150.93
Anda Falls 15 49.22
Andahelena Falls 12 39.37
Andanwala Falls 12 39.37
Andawala Falls 40 131.24
Anguruwawala Falls 12 39.37
Angutumiti Falls 3 9.84
Aradunu Falls 30 98.43
Arambe Falls 55.5 182.10
Arawakumbura Dunhinda Falls 45 147.65
Ashburnham Estate Falls 
Atupola Falls I 15 49.22
Atupola Falls II 12 39.37
Baba Pallam Falls 6 19.69
Baduraliya Namal Falls 25 82.03
Baker's Falls 22 72.18
Balakaduwa Falls  4 13.12
Balangoda Ranmudu Falls 45 147.65
Ballamala Falls 32 104.99
Bambarabotuwa Falls 10 32.81
Bambaragala Ella / Bambarella
Bambarakanda Falls 263 862.86
Bambarakiri Falls 3 9.84
Bambarella Saree Falls 
Bambarun Gahana Falls 3 9.84
Bandigewatta Falls 24 78.74
Bandura Falls 12 39.37
Batahena Ella 
Batakotuwala Falls 3 9.84
Baththuluoya Falls 7 22.97
Beraliya Dola Falls 8 26.25
Beraliya Galenda Falls 7 22.97
Berry’s Falls 9 29.53
Beruwatte Falls 50 164.05
Bihiri Falls 5 16.41
Bisodola Falls 3 9.84
Bo Falls 3 9.84
Bomburu Falls 30 98.43
Bopath Falls 30 98.43
Brampton Falls 6 19.69
Budumaloka Falls 6 19.69
Buluthota Falls 3 9.84
Chitramala Falls 7 22.97
Dahaigala Falls 8 26.25
Dalveen Falls  30 98.43
Dambora Falls 10 32.81
Dehena Falls /Gaslabu Ella 72.9 239.18
Dehigala Falls 30 98.43
Dehigolla Falls 30 98.43
Dehikada Falls 12 39.37
Deiyagala Falls 3 9.84
Dekinda Falls 6 19.69
Delta Falls 60 196.86
Delwala Falls 20 65.62
Demala Ella  15 49.22
Demali Falls 105 344.51
Deniyaya Brahmana Falls 6 19.69
Deraniyagala Kekuna Falls 3 9.84
Dessford Falls 20 65.62
Devagiri Falls / Diyangiri Falls 90 295.29
Devathura Falls 10 32.81
Devon Falls 97 318.26
Diviya Falls 20 65.62
Diya Egirena Falls 30 98.43
Diyabetma Falls 5 16.41
Diyagalla Falls 20 65.62
Diyakerella Falls 45 147.65
Diyaluma Falls 
Diyaluma Falls 171 561.05
Diyan Falls 20 65.62
Diyathiri Falls 30 98.43
Diyawetena Falls 
Diyawini Falls 60 196.86
Dodan Falls 53 173.89
Dodan Gallena Falls 30 98.43
Dodawatta Falls 5 16.41
Doowili Falls - Balangoda 8 26.25
Doowili Falls - Dwa 30 98.43
Doowili Falls - Illumbekanda 40 131.24
Doowili Falls - Kalthota 40 131.24
Doowili Falls - Lankagama 23 75.46
Doowili Falls - Maduwanwela 25 82.03
Doowili Falls - Neluwa 17 55.78
Doowili Falls - Pitakale 8 26.25
Doowili Falls - Udagama 30 98.43
Doowili Falls -Bambaraweldola 12 39.37
Doowili Falls -Thambalagama 16 52.50
Dorowana Ella  30 98.43
Dotulu Falls 83 272.32
Doturugala Falls 30 98.43
Dumbara Falls 20 65.62
Dummala Falls 5 16.41
Dumpe Falls 24 78.74
Dumpus Falls 5 16.41
Dun Falls 125 410.13
Dunhinda Falls 63 206.70
Dunsinane Falls 100 328.10
Edandu Falls 3 9.84
Eden Falls 
Elegipitiya Falls 8 26.25
Elgin Estate Falls I 23 75.46
Elgin Estate Falls II 10 32.81
Elgin Falls 25 82.03
Elgin Front Falls 24 78.74
Elihatha Falls 100 328.10
Ella Uda Falls / Hanwella Kahana 4 13.12
Elladola Falls 9 29.53
Ellaggala Falls 12 39.37
Ellapita Falls  30 98.43
Ellatota Falls 
Elle Gedara Falls  4 13.12
Elle Wala Falls 4 13.12
Ellepola Falls 18 59.06
Ethamala Falls 52 170.61
Ethawetunu Falls 5 16.41
Ethiniwala Ella / Elamulla 16 52.50
Fairlawn Falls  4 13.12
Gabada Falls 12 39.37
Gal Ekka Falls 5 16.41
Gal Oruwa Falls 30 98.43
Galagama Falls  5 16.41
Galamuna Falls 8 26.25
Galboda Falls 30 98.43
Galdola Falls 100 328.10
Galgediyana Falls 5 16.41
Galkanda Falls 
Galpihilla Falls 10 32.81
Galpoththawa Falls 6 19.69
Galwala Falls 23 75.46
Ganthuna Falls 20 65.62
Gatmore Falls / Sri Pada Falls 25 82.03
Gedaramada / Ellegala Ella 10 32.81
Gerandi Falls 8 26.25
Gerandi Gini Falls  100 328.10
Gerandi Rikili Falls 15 49.22
Ginigedara Falls 14 45.93
Glassaugh Falls 20 65.62
Glen Falls 10 32.81
Godamunne Ella  60 196.86
Gollumpana Falls 20 65.62
Gonawati Falls 10 32.81
Gonnan Falls 12 39.37
Goraka Falls 
Gorok Falls 23 75.46
Gotuwala Ella 
Goxin Falls 50 164.05
Gurugalla Falls 5 16.41
Habaraththawa Falls
Hakgala Falls 5 16.41
Hakgedi Falls  3 9.84
Hakkkunu Falls 30 98.43
Hakurutale Fall 
Hal Falls 7 22.97
Haldola Falls 7 22.97
Haldummulla 15 49.22
Halkadura Falls 10 32.81
Halmahi Falls 9 29.53
Handapan Falls 23 75.46
Handhapan
Handun 30 98.43
Hathbamba Fall  10 32.81
Hathbili Falls 11 36.09
Hathbinna Falls 6 19.69
Hathdinnath Falls  30 98.43
Hathe 28 91.87
Hathmale Falls 45 147.65
Hawari Oya
Heeran Falls 20 65.62
Helboda Falls 60 196.86
Hettigama Kanda Falls
Huluganga Falls 75 246.08
Hunnas Falls 48 157.49
Hunnasgiriya Bambaragan Oya 50 164.05
Hunukatu Falls 7.5 24.61
Indala Falls 5 16.41
James Tailor Falls (Dara ) 9 29.53
Jeewan Falls (Deevan )
Jodu Falls 45 147.65
Julee Falls 3 9.84
Kabaragala Falls 6 19.69
Kabaragala Ella
Kabaragoi Falls 23 75.46
Kachchaputa Falls I& II 
Kahanawita Falls  5 16.41
Kahatagolla Waterfall 01  15 49.22
Kahatagolla Waterfall 02  5 16.41
Kahatagolla Waterfall 03  7 22.97
Kahatagolla Waterfall 04  15 49.22
Kaltota Kuda Doowili Falls 
Kalugala Gerandi Ella Cluster  240 787.44
Kalugala Hulan Falls  80 262.48
Kalupahana Falls 14 45.93
Kalupahanawatte Falls 
Kaluwala Ella 4 13.12
Kaluwala Falls 38 124.68
Kaluwara Falls 12 39.37
Kaluwawetuna Falls 30 98.43
Kanabadu Falls 30 98.43
Kanawandum Falls 12 39.37
Kandahena Falls 
Kandamula Falls 
Kande Dola Falls 8 26.25
Kande Sudu Falls 8 26.25
Kandu Falls 30 98.43
Kapura Kanda Falls 60 196.86
Karalu Falls 18 59.06
Katabula Estate Falls (Kataboola) 8 26.25
Katu Kitul Falls 15 49.22
Katugas Falls 6 19.69
Katuwel Ella  9 29.53
Kekunadola Falls 4 13.12
Kelvin Falls 3 9.84
Kirawanagama Dowili 50 164.05
Kirawanagama Ellewala
Kiri Falls 18 59.06
Kirinda Falls 15 49.22
Kirindi Falls 116 380.60
Kirindioya Falls 10 32.81
Kitul Falls 13 42.65
Kolapathana Ella 
Kopi Falls 12 39.37
Kosgaha Dola Falls 3 9.84
Kosgama Falls  15 49.22
Kotaganga Falls 
Kotapola Biso Falls 15 49.22
Kotapola Falls 54 177.17
Kuda Dunhinda Falls 6 19.69
Kuda Falls 30 98.43
Kudalu Falls 20 65.62
Kudalu Oya Ella  10 32.81
Kumari Falls 4 13.12
Kumbaloluwa Edaruthel Falls 12 39.37
Kumbaloluwa Falls 14 45.93
Kurundu Oya Falls 189 620.11
Kurunduwala Falls  14 45.93
Labookellie Estate Waterfall  50 164.05
Lahupana Falls 3 9.84
Lakshapana Falls 129 423.25
Lakshapana Kuda Falls 20 65.62
Lanka Falls 32 104.99
Lankagama Brahmana Falls 17 55.78
Lankagama Kekuna Falls 11 36.09
Lankagama Uran Wetuna Falls 20 65.62
Lebanon Estate waterfall - I  30 98.43
Lebanon Estate waterfall - II  20 65.62
Lemastota Oya Falls 30 98.43
Lendola Falls 3 9.84
Lenkiri Falls  20 65.62
Lihiniyan Kelina Falls 30 98.43
Lihiniyandola Falls 25 82.03
Little Princess Falls 3 9.84
Lover’s Leap Falls 30 98.43
Madanagiri Falls 67.8 222.45
Madola Falls 5 16.41
Maduwalla Kandura Ella 
Maduwanwela Aralu Falls 18 59.06
Magan Falls 12 39.37
Maha and Bala
Mahadola Falls 7 22.97
Mahadoraliyadda Falls 
Mahakandura Falls 120 393.72
Mahapokuna Mahakandura Falls 10 32.81
Makeli Falls 10 32.81
Makulu Falls 4 13.12
Mala Falls 75 246.08
Malalpola Falls 4 13.12
Malmora Falls 30 98.43
Malpudana Falls 9 29.53
Mana Falls 23 75.46
Managampala Falls 10 32.81
Manamala Dola Falls 10 32.81
Mandaramnuwara II 
Mandawala Falls 
Man Kuda Falls 
Man Maha Falls 20 65.62
Mannaketi Falls 60 196.86
Mapala Falls 12 39.37
Mapalalla Falls 45 147.65
Mapanana Falls 141 462.62
Mara Kapu Falls 16 52.50
Marakkala Falls (Kaluwala) 8 26.25
Masimbula Falls  15 49.22
Meddekanda Falls 18 59.06
Meemana Falls 60 196.86
Meemure Falls 3 9.84
Meeyan Waterfall  30 98.43
Menik Ganga Dunhinda Falls  30 98.43
Milla Falls / Gona Wetuna
Mini Falls 10 32.81
Minimaru Falls
Miniran Falls 4 13.12
Minuwan Falls 18 59.06
Miyunu Falls 60 196.86
Mohini Falls 30 98.43
Molan Falls 5 16.41
Monarakanda Oya Falls 3 9.84
Morahela Falls 6 19.69
Moray Falls  25 82.03
Mount Vernon Falls 12 39.37
Mulgama Seethagangula Fall 
Mulgama Seethagangula Uda Fall 
Munangala Falls 10 32.81
Muwan Vetuna
Nagadowa Falls  8 26.25
Nagaha Falls 4 13.12
Nagarak Falls  9 29.53
Nagenahira Gorakadeniya Falls 3 9.84
Nakkavita Falls 100 328.10
Nalagana Falls 40 131.24
Nalini Ella 
Nanda Weti Falls 12 39.37
Nanu Oya Falls 60 196.86
Napath Falls 12 39.37
Narangas Falls 70 229.67
Naya Dola Falls 12 39.37
Nelugolla Falls 10 32.81
Nivun Falls 7 22.97
Nonpareil Estate Falls 
Obada Falls  5 16.41
Okandagala Falls 63 206.70
Olu Falls  127 416.69
Opalgala Falls - Number 1  3 9.84
Opalgala Falls - Number 2  8 26.25
Opalgala Falls - Number 3 
Opalgala Falls - Number 4 6 19.69
Pahanthuda Ella  5 16.41
Palagolla Falls 30 98.43
Palingu Falls 6 19.69
Pandioya Falls 45 147.65
Pankandura Falls / Minee 9 29.53
Pansala Falls 3 9.84
Papol Falls 45 147.65
Papulagala Falls 30 98.43
Parakumpura Falls 
Pareitota Falls 6 19.69
Pareiyan Falls 14 45.93
Pathanoya Falls 6 19.69
Patta Falls 3 9.84
Peessa Falls 45 147.65
Penapusnawa Falls 15 49.22
Peraw Falls 50 164.05
Perumal Falls 
Petiyagala Falls 3 9.84
Piduruthalagala Falls 12 39.37
Pilituda Falls 5 16.41
Pitawala Pathana Fall No 1  75 246.08
Pitawala Pathana Fall No 2  80 262.48
Piyangiri Falls 44 144.36
Polgahaarawa Kaluwala Falls 
Polwatta Amuran Falls  18 59.06
Poonkanda 24 78.74
Pulun Falls 86 282.17
Puna Ella 6 19.69
Punagala Falls  15 49.22
Punahela Falls (Suramba) 15 49.22
Puwakmal Falls /Sita Oya 37 121.40
Queensberry Estate Sub Waterfall I & II
Queensberry Estate Waterfall 
Radella Rail Bridge Waterfall 
Rahas Falls 15 49.22
Raja Maruna Falls 7 22.97
Rajamale Falls 45 147.65
Rajanawa Falls 12 39.37
Rakka Fall  6 19.69
Ramboda Falls /Puna 109 357.63
Ramboda Oya Ihala Falls 12 39.37
Ramboda Oya Meda Falls 6 19.69
Ramboda Oya Pahala Falls 15 49.22
Rambukpotha Falls 6 19.69
Ranpuhulan Falls 20 65.62
Ranugalla Dunhinda Falls 15 49.22
Rassadola Falls 15 49.22
Ratawaldola Falls 15 49.22
Rathninda Falls 6 19.69
Rathu Palama 4 13.12
Rathwala Falls 7 22.97
Ratna Falls / Nawaratna 101 331.38
Ravan Falls 40 131.24
Ravana Falls Lower 9 29.53
Ravana Falls Upper 23 75.46
Rikilla Falls 30 98.43
Rotumba Biso Falls  15 49.22
Rukmal Falls 10 32.81
Samanala Falls 4 13.12
Sampath Falls 30 98.43
Sapugahadola Ella /Sapugaharoda 25 82.03
Seethalakanda Falls 30 98.43
Sera Falls 10 32.81
Silu Falls 60 196.86
Sipirimala Falls 22 72.18
Sitakotuwa Falls 60 196.86
Slab Rock Falls 6 19.69
St Andrew's Cascade 3 9.84
St Kumbs Falls 6 19.69
St. Clair's Falls 80 262.48
St. Clair's Minor Falls  50 164.05
Sudugala Falls 
Suduwelikotha Falls 45 147.65
Surathali Falls 60 196.86
Tambadola Falls 3 9.84
Thaliya Wetuna Falls 50 164.05
Thattu Ella 14 45.93
Theli Falls 12 39.37
Thini Oya Falls / Bisso
Thiruwanam Falls 39 127.96
Thotas Falls 11 36.09
Thummodara Ranmudu Falls 15 49.22
Tudugala Falls 8 26.25
Udakanda Falls 10 32.81
Udavadiya Falls 15 49.22
Udawela Waterfall
Uduwaka Falls 6 19.69
Uduwara Falls - Kalupahana 
Uduwara Falls - Uduwara 5 16.41
Uma Oya Dunhida Ella 
Uma Oya Falls 12 39.37
Umage Falls 8 26.25
Unagolla Falls 33 108.27
Unaoya Falls 20 65.62
Upper Elgin Falls 12 39.37
Upper Hunnas Falls 50 164.05
Uran Watuna Falls 108 354.35
Uttumvu Falls 4 13.12
Victoria Falls 11 36.09
Viharamaldeniya Ella  8 26.25
Wadakada Ella Falls 6 19.69
Walankanda Ella Falls 20 65.62
Walawe Ganga West Falls /Hulan 30 98.43
Walltream Falls 15 49.22
Wambatuhena Falls 10 32.81
Wanduramala Falls 35 114.84
Warnagala Falls 
Watagoda Falls 18 59.06
Watawala Falls 40 131.24
Watawala Falls - Deraniyagala  4 13.12
Watawala Namal Falls 15 49.22
Wathugala Falls 16 52.50
Wawulagala Falls 10 32.81
Wawulpane Falls 45 147.65
Wedan Falls 17 55.78
Wedda Peni Falls 3 9.84
Wedimalaya Falls 3 9.84
Wee Kotana Falls 5 16.41
Wee Oya Falls  20 65.62
Weebeddegedara Kandura
Wegala Falls  15 49.22
Wegala Watte Falls 15 49.22
Welanda Falls 37 121.40
Welwaththa Falls 12 39.37
Wewal Falls 15 49.22
Wewassa Falls 22 72.18
Willara Falls 6 19.69
Windsor forest Falls 10 32.81
Windy Corner Falls  12 39.37
Wishari Falls ( Alikola Oya Falls) 20 65.62
Yaka Andu Falls ( Yaka Handu ) 60 196.86
Yakabendi Falls 3 9.84
Yakage Falls 15 49.22
Yakdinnawa Falls 3 9.84
Yatawatta Biso Falls 4 13.12

Facts and figures

  • Sri Lanka is home to over 500 waterfalls with varying heights and widths.
  • Most waterfalls are located in the central highlands.
  • Waterfalls are formed by the monsoon rains, and they are most spectacular during the rainy season (May to September).
  • Many of the waterfalls in Sri Lanka are believed to have medicinal properties and are visited by locals seeking healing or spiritual renewal.
  • Waterfalls are not just beautiful, but also serve an important ecological function by providing a source of water for agriculture and other human activities.

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