Bambarakanda Falls | Sri Lanka's Tallest Waterfall

Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Standing at a height of 241 m, this fall is situated in the Kalupahana region near Haputale.
Bambarakanda Falls | Sri Lanka's Tallest Waterfall
Bambarakanda Falls (Sinhala: බඹරකන්ද ඇල්ල; Tamil: பம்பரக்கந்தை அருவி) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka (Gunawardena, 2005). Standing at a height of 241 meters (856.3 ft.), this fall is situated in the Kalupahana region near Haputale, within the Badulla District (Disanayaka, 2000; Vithanage, 1988). The Falls The source of the fall is the Kuda Oya, a tributary of the Walawe Ganga River . The cascading fall emerges as a veil of a bride against the backdrop of the forest providing travellers a mesmerizing experience. Beyond its great height, the falls provide nature enthusiasts a chance to explore the rich biodiversity that flourishes in its vicinity. The air around the fall is filled with the sounds of cascading water as well as the mist-like water droplets. The travellers who wish to embark on a journey to the natural wonders of the island, Bambarakanda Falls stands as a great destination for them. See Also #) Devil's Staircase References 1) Disanayaka, J.B., 2000. Water Heritage of…