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Diyaluma Waterfall

 

Diyaluma waterfall is Sri Lanka`s No 1 most beautiful waterfall and the second highest (220m) and the 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is in Badulla district. The watrfall is formed by Punagala Oya.

 

"Diyaluma" waterfall pours its way down and flows towards Kirindi Oya under a bridge on the highway from Beragala to Wellawaya.

 

The extent of water spilt downwards is so great during the rainy season that it makes amends for the monotonously undisturbed water tank falling from head to foot with no intermediate cascade whatsoever. Its geographical location is by one of the mostly used highways spinning the hill country with the plains speaks for its reputation not only hear but in other parts of the world as well.

 

Distance : 200M | 1 minutes drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn

 

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Rawana Ella & Rawana Cave

 

The Rawana ella(Rawana Falls) is located near the village of Udunuwara on the Ella-Wellawaya road.

 

When you travel along the way you can see this beautiful waterfall. Rawana means a famous story of India and Sri Lanka – and this waterfall too has a long history.Without special reason the name is not kept. This confirms the long history of Rawanafalls.

 

In the middle of the Rawanafalls there is a tunnel. People can`t go through  it, but during king Walagamba`s time they might have gone through it.Some people have tried to go though but they could not obtain permission.

 

Distance: 28 km / 45 minutes drive from Diyalumafalls Inn.

 

Interesting places near Rawana Ella.

Rawana Cave

Dove Temple

Ella Gap

Little Aden`s Peak

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Adisham Bungalow

 

It was built in 1931 by an English aristocrat and planter Sir Thomas Villers, former Chairman if George Stuart, a trading and an estate agency based in Colombo.
Sir Thomas was a grandson of Lord John Russell and a decendent of the duke of Bedford. Designed by R.Booth and F.Webster in Tudor and Jacobean Style, on 10 acers(40,000m2) of land. Adisham Hall played host to many prominent personalities of the Colony until the retirement of Sir Thomas.


The house was sold to Sedawatte Mills and in 1961 it was purchased by the Roman Catholic Church converting it in to a monastry. The house is well preserved along with its period fittings and furniture. Its open to visitors.


Distance: 30km / 45 minuite drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn.

 

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Pilkington Point

 

 

Made in 1895 by Sir Pilkington, Manager Poonagalla Group. From this point can view the districts of Monaragala, Hambanthota, Rathnapura and a part of Ampara, Three Light Houses, Tissa Tank,Hauda Panagalla tank, Dagaba etc.

 

Distance : 47 KM | 1 hour drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn

 

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Horton Plains & Worlds End

 

Horton Plains National Park is a protected area in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

Covered by Montane Grassland and cloud forost. The park is accessed trough Nuwaraeliya, Ambewella, Pettipola and Haputhale,Boralanda roads. Train services are available at Ohiya and Ambewella.

 

World`s end is a sheer precipice with a 870m(2,854ft) drop. It is situated at the Southern Boundary of the Park.

Distance: 88km/2hours drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn.

 

Butiful areas near Hortan Plains.

 

Baker`s Falls(same place)

World`s End(same place)

Kiriglapotta Mountain(10.5km on foot)

Totupola Mountain(entrance at Patiipola Road)

Ambewela(11km)

Pattipola(8km)

Udaweriya Estate(5km)

 

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Ella Gap

 

Ella gap right down is treacherous. Sheer sided downhill highway of Wellawaya all the way down to Hambanthota(247km) of the souther coast. This is one of the best view point in Sri Lanka. Rawana ella Waterfall is close proximity.


Distance: 46km/ 50 min drive drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn.


Beautiful locations near Ella Gap


Namunukulla Mountain
Rawana Falls
Rawana Cave
Little Adams Peak

 

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Lipton's Seat

 

Created in 1870`s near Dambethenna Tea Factory when Tea became the main crop in Sri Lanka(Ceylon).Lipton`s Seat is a favourite lookout of Sir Thomas Lipton. Situated in the Poonagalle Hills with breath taking and panaromic views.


Distance: 50km/1.5hours drive from Diyaluma Falls Inn.

 

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