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Waterfalls in Belihuloya |
Waterfalls in Belihuloya |
<ul>Belihuloya area is gifted with nature’s marvel of waterfalls and streams which are originated from the surrounded mountain ranges and peaks. <br>
<br><b>Brampton Waterfalls 1 and 2</b><br>
<br>Along the Colombo-Badulla road at 165/10 bridge Brampton falls are situated and it is about 10 km from Belihuloya. Brampton Falls are formed by a water stream starting from Papulugala mountain and later that was joined with Walawe River. Both Brampton Falls 1 and 2 are approximately 6 m in tall.<br>
<br><b>Surathalee Ella Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>It is situated eight kilometers from Belihuloya, in between 169-170 kilometer posts of Colombo-Badulla main road at Marangahawela. The waterfall is 60 m tall and flows in three steps which formed by Kadawath Oya started at Elamanna Mountain.<br>
<br><b>Non-Pareil Estate Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>Along the Colombo-Badulla road, after passing Pambahinna there is a road to the left-hand side mentioning Non-Pareil Estate. Going along this road Hirikatu Oya flows on the right-hand side and it makes a few named and unnamed cascades. Non-Pareil Estate fall is one of that. It is a 40-50 m tall waterfall that flows in three steps. A number of unnamed seasonal cascades formed by Hirikatu Oya can be seen when you are going along the road to Non-Pareil Estate.<br>
<br><b>Galagama Ella Waterfalls or Kathigana Ella Waterfall</b><br>
<br>This waterfall also found on the road to the Non-Pareil estate. There is a footpath that goes to Galagama Ella Falls at the 33rd bend on the way up to the Non-Pareil estate. It is about 30-40 m tall waterfall formed by Belihuloya, considered as the tallest waterfall of Belihuloya. With a high water level, it forms a mist that covers the cascade frequently.<br>
<br><b>Pahanthudawa Ella Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>Located about 1.5 km off Belihuloya along the Ihalagalagama road for 1 km and then walk down the mountain for 1/2 km. This 5 m high Pahanthuda Ella waterfall is named for its shape of base pool which resembles a shape of a wick of the clay oil lamp.<br>
<br><b>Bambarakanda Waterfalls</b><br>
<br>This is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a height of 263 m Situated in the steep pine-forested slopes Kalupahana area a 5 m from the Colombo- Badulla main road and is about 18 km from Belihuloya. Bambarakanda fall originates from Kuda Oya, a branch of the Walawe River.<br>
<br>There are some more waterfalls that are easier to reach from Belihuloya but more than one hour journey from Belihuloya.<br>
<br><b>Walawa Ganga West Fall (Hulan Ella)</b><br>
<br>This 30 m waterfall has to be accessed through hard terrain and is about 53 km from Belihuloya. It is located west of the Duvili Ella Waterfall. </ul> |
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Duwili Ella |
Duwili Ella |
<ul>Duwili Ella waterfall is located in Kalthota about 45 km from Belihuloya. It is a 40 m height waterfall. The water comes from the top plunges into a large deep pool creating a misty cloud. That is why this waterfall gets the name "Duwili Ella" literally in Sinhalese "Duwili" means dust. |
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Trekking & Canoeing, Samanala Wewa |
Trekking & Canoeing, Samanala Wewa |
<ul>This is a half a day trekking and canoeing tour. The trail leads through the village to the forest reserve of the Samanalawewa reservoir. Samanalawewa reservoir offers an idyllic location for canoeing. Samanalawewa is surrounded by rugged mountain sceneries. You will be able to do a relaxed little paddle for hours and explore the mouth of the Belihuloya River.
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Rock Climbing, Bambarakanda |
Rock Climbing, Bambarakanda |
<ul>Bambarakanda the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka cascading down beautifully from the rock cliff face. If you have a chance to climb up to the top of the fall would be an adrenaline-pumping activity. There are two paths to choose depending on who you are, beginner or expert. A professional instructor with all ropes and related equipment is with you till the end of the climb.</ul> |
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Trekking trails, Hagala, Appalagala |
Trekking trail, Hagala, Appalagala |
<ul>These trails take approximately 2 and a half hours. The trails go through moist semi-evergreen forest and dry "pathana" grasslands. Local fauna and flora specially birds and an incredible view at the top of the mountain can be seen during these trails.</ul> |
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Hiking trail, Kalupahana to Ohiya |
Hiking trail, Kalupahana to Ohiya |
<ul><p>The track through the Devil's Staircase to Horton Plains National Park is one of the most popular hiking and jeep track in Sri Lanka. It started at Kalupahana on the Colombo – Badulla road and ended at the 26th-milepost at Horton Plains – Ohiya road (B508).</p><p><br>
Though this is a hiker’s paradise only the most ardent hikers will undertake this 14 km hike. This trail goes over old dilapidated estate roads through many tea estates. It will take approximately 5 hours for the complete hiking.<br>
<br>The two most popular points on the route are the “V cut” and "Devils Staircase". "V cut" is a channel cut through the hill to allow the road to pass through. The Devils Staircase is man-made formations on the road extremely steep and difficult. The road will go across a stream which creates the Bambarakanda Falls. You will enjoy every moment of hiking and able to find a lot of breathtaking places where you would like to stay for a while.</p></ul>
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Jeep tour to Nagrak bungalow |
Jeep tour to Nagrak bungalow |
<ul>Before the year 2006 trail to Horton plains national park via Non-Pareil Estate was allowed. At that time trails ended at World’s End observation point and the path was right at the edge of World's End Drop. Now the trail ended at Nagrak bungalow, which is located at the top of the mountain range. The border of the Horton Plains national park is adjacent to the bungalow.<br>
<br>The road from Belihuloya to Nagrak Bungalow comprises of 33 impressive hair-pin bends, 22 km and requires a 4 WD and will take more than 3 hours. The trail is full of breathtaking views and unbelievable creations. Really amazing.<br>
<br>The Nagrak Bungalow was originally built by the English explorer Sir Samuel White Baker in the British colonial times. It is about 7000 feet above sea level. The beauty of the view of the surrounding will mesmerize you when you reach there.</ul> |
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