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Make time for Ravana Falls

A wide, tiered cascade tumbling beside the Ella to Wellawaya road, thundering in the wet season. Roadside viewing; bathing pools below when flows allow. A wide, tiered cascade tumbling beside the Ella to Wellawaya road, thundering in the wet season. Roadside viewing; bathing pools below when flows allow.

travelguides.lk · updated 14 Feb 2026 Sourced editorial

What makes it special

A wide, tiered cascade tumbling beside the Ella to Wellawaya road, thundering in the wet season. Roadside viewing; bathing pools below when flows allow.

This month, peak season: calm seas off Mirissa and Unawatuna and the most reliable hill-country views of the year.

Planning the visit

Getting there: 10 min south of Ella by tuk-tuk.

Hours: Open access · Entry: Free.

Frequently asked

Getting to Ravana Falls: what are the options?

10 min south of Ella by tuk-tuk.

Is there an entry fee?

Free. Fees change, so confirm on arrival.

What time of day is best?

Early morning beats both the heat and the crowds at almost every Sri Lankan site.

Places in this guide

Ravana Falls Ravana Falls Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic Nine Arch Bridge Nine Arch Bridge Kandy 0.9 km Kandy Ella Rock 1.5 km Ella Rock Café Chill 1.8 km Café Chill Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) 5.9 km Pekoe Trail, Stage 1 (Hanthana) Lipton’s Seat 9.4 km Lipton’s Seat

Sources

  1. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority ↗

We compile and link to public sources; details change, so verify time-sensitive specifics before you travel.