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Waterfalls in Sri Lanka are some of the popular sightseeing places in Sri Lanka which are quite alluring to the international travelers who come here to spend their extended vacation in Sri Lanka. If you ever visit this island country you will see quite a number of waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka has the highest density of waterfall in the world. If you explore this country you will see a total of 103 streams and rivers. These rivers gush down from the mountain terrains and forms the spectacular waterfalls. These rives are fed by two half yearly monsoons. There are quite a number of waterfalls in Sri Lanka; the significant ones are-

Bopath Ella (Bo-leaf fall)

Diyaluma Falls (skein of water).

Bambarakanda Ella

Duhinda Falls

Galagediyana Ella

Ravana Ella

Saint Claire Waterfall

Devon's Waterfall

Alupolla Ella Bopath Ella: It is a one of the major waterfalls which is situated close to Colombo. This fall rushes down from some 100 feet. The fall derived its name because of its unique shape which resembles the leaf of the sacred Bo tree.

Bambarakanda Ella: It is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. This is a seasonal waterfall and reaches its peak in the months of October to March. You will be mesmerized by the stream which rushes down the mountain peaks and sways to and from because of strong winds.

Diyaluma Waterfall: This is another significant waterfall which attracts a lot of tourists worldwide every year. It stretches 13 kilometers from Wellawaya town and some 6 kilometers from Koslanda.

Duhinda Falls: It is a spectacular waterfall which is fed by a tributary of the Mahawelli Ganga. If you want to visit this waterfall you will have to travel a distance of 5 kilometers from Badulla. After reaching Badulla you will have to trek another 2 kilometers to reach the spot.

Ravana Ella: This is another popular tourist spot in Sri Lanka and is known as the widest falls in this Island country. If you visit the place you will find the hidden caves. This fall is fed by a tributary of River Kirindi and falls from a height of 30 feet. You can easily see this fall from the Ella- Wellawaya Road.

If you ever tour Sri Lanka you should take some time out from your schedule and visit the waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

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Bopath Ella	Diyaluma Falls
Ravana Ella

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