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Ravana Ella Falls
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#6 of 19 things to do in Ella
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7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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Ines S
London, UK7 contributions
Worth visiting if passing
Apr 2022 • Friends
The waterfall isn’t unimpressive and you’ll get a nice shot or two, however wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to go there, but instead try to accommodate it as a stop off on your way to somewhere else. It’s not suitable for bathing as is dangerous.

If you do decide to go, from Ella we got a local bus which took 20mins and cost 50lkr per person vs a tuk tuk for c.1500-2000lkr.
Written April 29, 2022
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Kamal P
Byron Bay, Australia3,448 contributions
It has always been beautiful
Feb 2023 • Friends
May be it is my twelfth visit! Several stepped Ravana falls has always been the main attraction to visitors to Ella. Columns of clear water with bubbles and froth mixed in it like a thick lace curtain makes it a picture to stare at. It was interesting to see the surrounding rock faces through a telephoto lens or binoculars where I could spot rock shelters or semi caves in the upper region of the hill. I wonder whether ancient humans lived in them during the stone ages.

Written March 23, 2023
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tdewolf
Chiang Mai, Thailand51 contributions
Nice picturesque falls near Ella
Jan 2020 • Couples
The Ravana Falls are worth seeing if you visit Ella. A twenty minute tuk tuk ride out of the town, it might cost you about 2000 rupees. We stopped on our way to Udawalawe so the stop was included in the total price. You cannot walk there from Ella as the road is pretty narrow with lots of traffic. The falls themselves are nice to see; about 25 metres high but quite wide (widest in Sri Lanka). Depending on the time of year there would be more or less water pouring down the rock face. We visited in January and there was still some water flowing.
Written January 25, 2020
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,514 contributions
A WATERFALL WITH MANY FEATURES
Jan 2020
Near Ella, the waterfall can be viewed from various vantage points. It is about 85 meters high. That it is a broken up waterfall adds to its allure. It has wide and narrow areas and areas of crashing waters and relative calm. It was named after an evil king named Rawana. Some call it Bambaragama Falls. It is best seen during the rainy season. It is conveniently located beside the Wellawaya Road. The uploading speed was terrible so I could not provide some photos.
Written January 30, 2020
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Milind Shah
Ahmedabad, India1,574 contributions
A soothing place
Feb 2020 • Family
A well visited waterfall on the main road from Ella to yala. The place is close to the main city and can be easily accessed via bicycles or vehicles. The view is really stunning and you feel like spending some time here. A couple of small eateries help you refresh. A good visit in Ella.
Written February 13, 2020
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Vachintha Piyadasa
Colombo, Sri Lanka1,834 contributions
A must visit attraction in Ella
Feb 2020
One of the most popular attractions in Ella. It is known to be one of the widest waterfalls in the island with a height of around 82 ft. Due to its popularity, its heavily crowded during most of the time and the area surrounding the fall is highly commercialized. Nevertheless, it's a must visit destination.
Written February 5, 2020
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Joe K
84 contributions
Nice waterfall
Mar 2020
It's a very nice waterfall. We went when it had been pretty dry - I imagine it would be more spectacular when it's been raining. There are some local pop-up stores nearby, and it's just off a fairly busy road. But you get a fair amount of people here, all scrabbling around for the same photos. So check it out if you're passing, otherwise skip.
Written March 26, 2020
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cyc326
35 contributions
Great waterfall worth a stop along the way to Ella
Dec 2019
Great waterfall along the way to Ella from our Uda Walave safari park visit -- worth for a short stop by for some magnificent photos. Many people were seen playing/ enjoying the water splash at some points in the waterfall (perhaps spash of blessing?). Many street vendors nearby were selling mango sticks (with chilli powder) and steamed corns on the cob.
Written January 2, 2020
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Kai Wah
Malaysia2,794 contributions
Nice, but not spectacular...
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was a quick stop over when we were on our way in the morning from Ella for afternoon safari tour at Yala National Park. A quick stop for 10-15 mins for photo takings from the viewing platform near the bridge. Many tourists stop by here too, hence it can be crowded at times. There are restaurants nearby with toilet available. Nice for a short stopover, but nothing “wow” us.
Written March 25, 2020
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FJColombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka33 contributions
Nice place
Sep 2020 • Friends
Water fall hidden away on a hill.easy access TukTuks are best to rake. Dont go in your own vehicle .Park on the main road near the shops quite safe.
Baught local bees honey from the Tuk driver good and reasonable price
Written September 12, 2020
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