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Sri Lanka is Blessed with numerous Waterfalls, more than 150 of them. both small and large. This just an attempt to describe some of the more beautiful ones of them, as well as the more important ones too.
These are the Cascades of Diamonds in our country !
First we start with a bit difficult one.
Manella Ella !
This is reached by going through Kannanthota, to Liyangahamulathota on the Ruwanwella, Kotiyakumbura road, then crossing the Grugoda Oya (stream) by ferry or small boat. The there is a further 1 km walk to the Manella Ella (waterfall). This water is born of raindrops in the in the Low Country Rainforest area of Salgala. Total height is about 50 meters.
Second one is a beauty !
Olu Ella (OOLU Ella) (Lotus Waterfall) !
This is the one on the top left picture. Total height is approx. 127 meters. This can be reached by going through Yatiyantota through Poonagala on the Nawalapitiya Road to Amanawala. It is the fifth highest in Sri Lanka.
Rathna Ella !
One of the most beautiful waterfalls, Rathna Ella is situated close to Hasalaka on the Kandy - Mahiyangana road. About 111 meters in height, it is the 10th in height. It is quit wide in places and the widest sections are almost 30 meters wide. The way to this waterfall is a bit difficult. This is pictured on the top right hand side.
Colombo !
To many, Colombo is just a City, bustling, crowded on weekdays, dusty and dirty at times. Rainy days are no better, sometimes the drains unable to cope with all the water flowing down and being blocked up, creating mini floods.
But the visitor should know as in any other City, there are nice places to see, sometimes hidden away in corners.
The Gangarama Temple near the Beira Lake is fine example. It is not only a Buddhist Temple, it is also a tranquil setting within the city, where one can relax and observe the locals, as well as the Temple Elephant.
The Dutch Museum, shown on the right is located in the heart of Pettah, the busiest area of Colombo.
The beautiful red and white Mosque , shown on the left is found just off the Main Street in Fort.
Some of the other highlights of Colombo are, the National Museum, where you can view the Throne of the last Kandyan Kings, The Old Hospital building at Lipton Circus, bright in it's Yellow and Red Colors, the Vihara Mahadevi Park, a veritable green oasis right in front of the Colombo City Hall, the Galle Face Green, fronting up to the Indian Ocean and bringing the ocean breeze in to the City,
Then nearby you find the Old Parliament Buildings, still graceful in it's old charm.
If you like to watch the stars, and what's happening in the skies, head out to the Planetarium, close to Reid Avenue, where you will also observe the Colombo University.
Exhibitions/conferences are held at the Badaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.
One of the must see places is the Independence Hall, built with lots of traditional art forms put together.
Just South of Colombo, in Dehiwala, one can spend the day, touring the National Zoo and end the evening by watching the Elephant Dance.
Of course, in addition to all these, there are many Hotels, Restaurants, Shops, Cafes, Temples of all kinds that can be visited and enjoyed by the Visitor.
