Perched at 126m, the Lakshapana Falls makes the seventh highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Its location, tucked within dense forests and rocks only adds to the intriguing component of the water fall. The Lakshapana is like a hidden treasure in the island; it is guarded by nature itself that gives it a beautiful un-spoilt effect.
The Lakshapana Waterfall is situated in the famous Maskeliya Oya. At one time the fall had water gushing down the cliff but today the construction of the dam has subdued this effect. But despite this fact, the gentle cascades that you can now see still draws a magnificent crowd to bask in this sight of serenity. Before becoming the Lakshapana fall, the waters have to make their way through massive rocks and boulders after which it rushes over a ledge and then cascades down a sheer rock face making this spectacular waterfall. The Lakshapana splashing its cool frothy waters stands true to its name ‘laskshana’ which means beautiful. But this is not the only meaning of Lakshapana. It can also be interpreted as ‘laksha’ ‘pahana’ which means 100 000 stones, quite accurate if you see the number of stones in and around here and at one time it was also called the Veddah hiti Ella meaning the ‘falls where the Vedda lives.’
The Lakshapana falls is situated in a rather interesting part of Sri Lanka. In close proximity you will find the enchanting town of Nuwereliya, the renowned Adams Peak and other smaller interesting attractions. To get to the falls one must travel from Maskeliya to the Norton Bridge for around 13km where the road to Kottalenna should be taken. A steep path in this settlement leads over to the pool.
When exploring the Lakshapana you can opt to stay the night at one of the manyNuwara Eliya Bungalows . Among these Jetwing Warwick Gardens is a popular choice. Set on a colonial backdrop, this bungalow most accurately reflects the enchanting ambience of the surroundings. When it comes to Sri Lanka hotels, the name Jetwing stands out time and time again.
