Beyond the golden shores of the coastline, Sri Lanka is home to a collection of enchanting waterfalls. Enveloped by tropical rainforests and verdant shrubbery, explore the island’s most underrated falls, and discover your next escape into the wilderness.
Ramboda Falls
As one of the tallest waterfalls in the country, the Ramboda cascade is breathtaking. Located along the A5 highway towards Nuwara Eliya, this multi-tiered waterfall is a visual feast, creating the perfect backdrop for photos.
Kituldola Ella
While the Anagimale waterfall is a popular hit among visitors to Kanneliya, this forest reserve is speckled with hidden falls tucked within the foliage. Just over an hour away from boutique hotels in Galle, the Kituldola waterfall offers a serene escape, featuring a small cascade that flows into a secret forest pool.
For guests at Kahanda Kanda, the hotel offers excursions to the Kanneliya forest reserve directly from the property.
Baker’s Falls
Hidden deep within the stunning landscape of Horton Plains, Baker’s Falls is the perfect reward for a hike through montane forests. Surrounded by rhododendron bushes, this wide waterfall sits at the end of a moderate-level trek, opposite a wooden deck that offers an unobstructed view of the cascade.
‘Secret Falls’ (Badulla)
For a true, off-the-beaten-path location, discover Badulla’s best-kept secret. Aptly named “The Secret Falls” on Google Maps, this secluded waterfall is surrounded by dense, green jungle and exotic wildlife, making it an authentic adventurer’s paradise.
