Bambarakanda Waterfall

Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters. In the world ranking its the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall lies in the Badulla District among a evergreen forest in the Kalupahana area. This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda oya, a tributary of Walawe river. There are some waterfalls closed to Bambarakanda falls. Those are "Lanka falls", "Uduwara falls" and  "Nagadowa falls". Several mini waterfalls also available. It's also beautiful but not higher than Bambarakanda and not famous. The area around Bambarakanda is rich with scenic beauty, rugged terrain, waterfalls, tea fields and cool climate making it an attractive destination for nature lovers. You can reach  from Colombo by passing Rathnapura, Balangoda and Kalupahana then turn left at Kalupahana junction to "Weerakoon village" and continue for 5 km to the fall. The terrain is relatively difficult, so a four wheeled drive vehicle is recommended. Travel to this place is not easy than other waterfalls of Sri Lanka because this fall is far away from a main road. The view all around is pretty beautiful including the mighty Bambarakanda falls and the surrounding hills. Cool bath in the natural pool complex known as “Seven Basins” or the natural pools at top and bottom of Bambarakanda falls. Best months to visit Bambarakanda are from March through May.