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Sri Lanka is blessed with a wealth of beautiful waterfalls that can even compete with any other in the world. While being a haven for rich biodiversity and a home for endemic species to thrive, Sri Lanka is definitely one of the world’s best nature hot spots. The island is home to 103 rivers and streams meandering from the central hills, rushing down rocky precipices and forming a number of gorgeous waterfalls of various shapes and heights, ending up at the Indian Ocean.


Diyaluma Falls - Sri Lanka’s second highest, Diyaluma is on the Poonagala Oya river off the Koslanda - Wellawaya road which is yet another amazing sight. It is 559 ft in height with a beautiful backdrop. Legend has it that the Gods, upon hearing of a heartbroken prince whose lover died, committed suicide jumping over the Diyaluma precipice, creating this beautiful cascade.


Laxapana Falls - The great waterfall known as Laxapana is 377 feet high and it is close to the Hatton and Laxapana Valley. The Laxapana valley is a very famous water valley in Sri Lanka which provides hydro-electric power to the country. It falls from Samanala mountains.


Bambarakanda Ella - The highest waterfall in Sri Lanka is about 800 feet high. The falls are most stunning during October to March when heavy rains turn to an impressive, unbroken deluge. The main access to the falls is along a minor but mortable road via Haputale and Kalupahana.There is a shortcut from Ohiya but the road is not in a good condition.


St. Claire Falls - The widest waterfall in Sri Lanka which is about 265 feet high. St.Claire is the name of the tea estate where it rests amidst the cool climes of Thalawakele, Nuwara Eliya. Starting from the Kothmale river, the rock ledge, divides into three cascades, and plunges into a pool, producing veils of vapour.


Dunhinda Falls - To see the breathtaking beauty of Dunhinda falls(210 feet), travel about five Km from Badulla along the Mahiyangana road, and trek for two Km from the main road. Dunhinda waterfalls is located at Soranathota, Badulla. Dunhinda waterfalls was created with a jump water in the high gap of the Badulu river. This waterway starts with Uma Oya, Hal Oya and various other water ways.

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