Waterfalls in Sri Lanka

Devon Falls - Nuwara Eliya district

Devon Falls is a waterfall almost by the side of the A7 highway, between Talawakele and Hatton. This Fall can easily be seen from the main road. Devon Falls is named after a British planter "Devon", who was the pioneer coffee planter who introduced and encouraged the planting of coffee in Sri Lanka. Coffee was the first plantation introduced by the British to Sri Lanka, long before tea was introduced but the crop failed and coffee cultivation was abandoned.

The cascading waters are a sight to behold because there is a sudden gush of water as the waters drop further down. The well-known St. Clare waterfall also can be seen in close proximity. Unlike St. Clare, the Devon Falls starts as a narrow strip and widens with the drop. You can get a good view of this fall from the viewpoint opposite the Mlesna Tea Centre. If you want to have a close look of the falls, you can do so by walking through the plantation.

St Clair's Falls - Nuwara Eliya district

Among the waterfalls in Sri Lanka, St Clair's Falls are unusual as they comprise a double cascade from different water sources. The biggest waterfall among the two, the Maha Ella which is 80m high, is on the Kotmale Oya.

This waterfall run over a rock ledge, divides into three cascades, and plunges into a pool, producing misty veils.

The smaller fall of the two, the Kuda Ella which is 50m high, is on a branch of the Kotmale Oya.

Many visitors view these falls from the A7 road because St. Clair's Falls are close to this road, 3km from Talawakele.

If you want to view the bigger waterfall, the Maha Ella, you should take the 500m footpath leading from the A7.

The smaller one, the Kuda Ella, is close to the road and can best be seen on the bend near the 90 km post.

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