Bambarakanda Falls is Sri Lanka's tallest waterfall and is the 299th highest in the world. Its height is 263 meters (863 feet). The waterfall is popular among tourists not only in Sri Lanka but also in the world. This waterfall is also known as 'Bambarakele' falls and is made from the small stream of the Walawe River. Horṭanthanna start Walawe Ganga after several small tributaries bulk of it is a tributary of the creation of a small waterfall bam̆barakanda You. At the bottom of the falls, the small Oya rejoins the Walawe River.
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If you are visiting
this waterfall you must travel along the Colombo-Badulla road (A4). From Belihuloya, you will come to the beautiful
Bambarakanda Falls which is about 5 km from Kalupahana
junction. There is no doubt about the route to go as you can see a
signpost showing the way to this waterfall. After about 4km
past the Weerakoon village, you will encounter a forest road leading to
Ella. Traveling through the village, you will find food and other
necessities.
If you come by vehicle, there is room here to park your vehicle before entering the forest road. When you walk about a kilometer through the forest road you will encounter the Bambarakanda waterfall which we are talking about. You will have to buy a ticket for Rs. 20 and the money earned through the ticket will be used to maintain the road to the falls and to preserve the surrounding environment.
You can enjoy the spectacular views of this beautiful Bambarakanda waterfall from the platform next to the waterfall. But don't go near the falls because the depth is very near. There are many places to bathe in the lower part of the waterfall.
The waterfall looks very thin as it is used for cultivation in the highlands during the dry season. There are also two other beautiful waterfalls, Lanka Falls and Yalathenna Falls, which you can enjoy while on your way to Bambarakanda.
If you are traveling
to Badulla, Haputale or Bandarawela on the Colombo-Badulla route, don't forget
to visit this waterfall.
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