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) B ambarakanda Falls (Sinhala: බඹරකන්ද ඇල්ල; Tamil: பம்பரக்கந்தை அருவி) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka (Gunawardena, 2005). Standing at a height of 241 m (856.3 ft.), this fall is situated in the Kalupahana region near Haputale, within the Badulla District (Disanayaka, 2000; Vithanage, 1988). The source of the fall is the Kuda Oya, a tributary of the Walawe Ganga River . A narrow motorable road that leads left near the 175th km post on the Colombo-Badulla main road for about 4 km through Weerakoongama plantations brings travellers to the site of the waterfall. You may want to read this post: Devil's Staircase The cascading fall emerges as a veil of a bride against the backdrop of the forest providing travellers an eye pleasing view. 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…
