Dunhinda Ella Falls is a waterfall situated in Badulla. It is formed by Badulu Oya, a tributary Mahaweli Ganga River, the longest river in the country
Dunhinda Falls (Badulla) D unhinda Ella Falls (Sinhala: දුන්හිඳ ඇල්ල; Tamil: துன்கிந்த நீர்வீழ்ச்சி) is a waterfall situated in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. Located on Badulla-Mahiyangana road about 5 km distance from the Badulla town, the fall can be reached by walking further along a footpath stretching 1.25 km. A balcony has been built near the fall for visitors. The fall is formed by Badulu Oya, a tributary Mahaweli Ganga River . Originated in the mountains south and west of Hettipola-Ella above the Ella Gap on the border of the Uva Highlands, the waters of the Badulu Oya plunges from a height of 63 m (206.69 ft.) into a large circular pool, generating considerable smoky dew drops spray (Briggs, 2018; Kautzsch, 1983). In the Sinhalese language, the name Dunhinda means the fall of spray or vapour fall (Briggs, 2018). The word Dun (දුන්) means that gave or was given while Hinda (හිඳ) means evaporate (Kautzsch, 1983). Myths & Legends Several myths and legends are found among the locals associated with the fal…
