Almost everyone who travels between Ratnapura and Balangoda uses the A4 highway via Pelmadulla. No doubt the wide well maintained road helps get you speedily to your destination, but there is a not so well known alternate route for those who wish to travel at a more leisurely pace and experience a number of waterfalls, mountain scenery and typical village life.
If you travel during the rainy season, you are bound to come across numerous roadside cascades competing with each other to grab the attention of anyone passing by. However, no matter what the time of year and how dry the conditions are, there are at least 3 waterfalls that will not disappoint.
Dehena Ella
Standing 243 feet tall Dehena Ella cascades down from the Dehenakanda mountain. Located right beside the road, this waterfall cannot be missed. Despite visiting here during the dry season after a prolonged drought, Dehena Ella was far from dry and one can only speculate how beautiful she must be during the rainy season.
Alupola Ella
To get to this 200 feet high waterfall, you need to take a slight detour of about 5 Kms towards the Alupola estate from the Wewelwatta town. This is a popular bathing spot for the locals but if you get there early enough, you will have the place to yourself.
Since we visited Alupola Ella during the dry season, we were not able see her in all her glory. Yet, most of our crew were so mesmerized by her that they could not resist a dip. The stream in the lower part of the waterfall is filled with little fish and you a guaranteed a free of charge foot spa treatment if you dip your toes in.
Beruwatte Ella
Beruwatte falls stands approximately 160 feet tall and cascades down from the Rassagala mountain. Approximately 2 kms after passing the Wewelwatta town (when travelling towards Balangoda), there is a small footpath that leads to the waterfall. The footpath is not sign posted, so you may need to inquire from the people in the vicinity.
Sadly due to time constraints we were not able to visit Beruwatte falls, however the picture below which was taken while travelling towards Alupola Ella is an indication of her beauty.
If you travel during the rainy season, you are bound to come across numerous roadside cascades competing with each other to grab the attention of anyone passing by. However, no matter what the time of year and how dry the conditions are, there are at least 3 waterfalls that will not disappoint.
Dehena Ella
Standing 243 feet tall Dehena Ella cascades down from the Dehenakanda mountain. Located right beside the road, this waterfall cannot be missed. Despite visiting here during the dry season after a prolonged drought, Dehena Ella was far from dry and one can only speculate how beautiful she must be during the rainy season.
Alupola Ella
To get to this 200 feet high waterfall, you need to take a slight detour of about 5 Kms towards the Alupola estate from the Wewelwatta town. This is a popular bathing spot for the locals but if you get there early enough, you will have the place to yourself.
Since we visited Alupola Ella during the dry season, we were not able see her in all her glory. Yet, most of our crew were so mesmerized by her that they could not resist a dip. The stream in the lower part of the waterfall is filled with little fish and you a guaranteed a free of charge foot spa treatment if you dip your toes in.
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Beruwatte Ella
Beruwatte falls stands approximately 160 feet tall and cascades down from the Rassagala mountain. Approximately 2 kms after passing the Wewelwatta town (when travelling towards Balangoda), there is a small footpath that leads to the waterfall. The footpath is not sign posted, so you may need to inquire from the people in the vicinity.
Sadly due to time constraints we were not able to visit Beruwatte falls, however the picture below which was taken while travelling towards Alupola Ella is an indication of her beauty.
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