Waterfalls Guide - Ella - practical advice with names and honest picks.
This guide covers 2 waterfall places in and around Ella: Ravana Falls and Diyaluma Falls. There are also 5 waterfall tours you can book. They are compared further down. The months to plan around are July. If you only have time for one, make it Ravana Falls: the most accessible waterfall near Ella with safe swimming spots and mythological significance.
This guide covers 2 waterfall places in and around Ella: Ravana Falls and Diyaluma Falls. There are also 5 waterfall tours you can book. They are compared further down. The months to plan around are July. If you only have time for one, make it Ravana Falls: the most accessible waterfall near Ella with safe swimming spots and mythological significance.
Where to go
Ravana Falls
A 25-meter waterfall that drops in multiple tiers down a rock face, located 6 kilometers from Ella town centre. You climb down stone steps to reach the waterfall's base where mist sprays from the cascading water.
Opening hours and how to get there are on the Ravana Falls page.
Diyaluma Falls
The country's most impressive waterfall with unique natural infinity pools offering swimming with panoramic mountain views. The falls drop in several stages down a cliff face, with natural infinity pools at different levels that offer swimming opportunities with mountain views across the Uva Province.
Full details: Diyaluma Falls.
Tours you can book
Best Waterfall Tours in Ella compares these 5 in detail.
| Option | Length | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ravana Falls and Cave Adventure | 2 hours | families and casual visitors |
| Diyaluma Falls Full Day Trek | 8 hours | adventure seekers and strong hikers |
| Secret Waterfall Discovery | 4 hours | those avoiding tourist crowds |
| Waterfall Photography Workshop | 6 hours | photography enthusiasts |
| Bambarakanda Falls Day Trip | 5 hours | waterfall completists |
Before you go
- Ravana Falls: Water flow varies significantly by season - most powerful during monsoons.
- Diyaluma Falls: Hire a tuk-tuk for the 30-minute journey from Ella - public transport is limited.
More on Ella
The Ella overview has costs, areas and transport in one place. The Ella travel guide is the longer read.
We plan trips to Ella and the rest of Sri Lanka. Tell us your dates and we will put a route together. Our routes are on the tours page.