Ravana Falls: A Guide for Ella Visitors
Easy · Badulla District · Uva Province
Ravana Falls is about 6 km from Ella railway station, at roughly 1,050 m, inside the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary. The water pours about 25 m from a concave, oval outcrop, and it is one of the most visited waterfalls in the country because it sits right by the road.
What you’ll walk through
This is a roadside waterfall rather than a hike: it is a short walk from the road to the pool. In the wet season the flow fans out in a shape often compared to an areca flower; in the dry season it drops sharply. Nearby, the Ravana Ella Cave at about 1,370 m holds evidence of people living there around 25,000 years ago.
The rock around the pool is slippery.
Access & permits
Inside the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary. We could not confirm any entry fee.
On the map
Pin 1 is Ravana Falls. The others are the nearest places in our trail directory.
- Ravana Falls: Roadside falls below Ella.
- Ella Rock: Trail guide: the sunrise summit. About 2 km away.
- Little Adam's Peak: Trail guide: the gentle climb. About 3 km away.
- Nine Arch Bridge: The railway viaduct near Ella. About 4 km away.
Key landmarks & features
- The falls - About 25 m, from a concave rock outcrop.
- Ravana Ella Cave - An archaeological cave site at about 1,370 m.
- Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary - The protected area around the falls.
- Ella - About 6 km away.
When to go
The wet season, when the flow is strongest.
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