The white thread
A tall fall seen far off on the cliff.
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Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka at 263 m, located in Kalupahana in Badulla District. It drops from a high rock wall among pine forest and offers a calm outing compared with the falls beside the main roads. The fall is formed by the Kuda Oya, a tributary of the Walawe River, and lies about 5 km from the A4 highway. Despite its height it lacks the long written history of the country's other sights, so people come mainly for the setting. You leave the car near the end of the village road and walk between the trees, with the fall appearing in the distance as a white thread on the cliff. Its sound grows as you approach until you reach a rocky pool at the base, among stone blocks and green trees. The water runs strong after rain and weakens a lot in dry months. The fall lies about 20.1 km from Nuwara Eliya and 25.9 km from Ella in a straight line, with mountain roads much longer. The path can be slippery, so wear sturdy shoes. Do not stand at the edge, and do not swim in the pool after rain, as water can rise suddenly and stones can fall. Watch for leeches in the wet season.
A tall fall seen far off on the cliff.
Rocks and trees around the water.
Trees along the walking path.
Kalupahana, Badulla District, Sri Lanka
It is not advised after rain, since water can rise suddenly and stones can fall.
After rain, when the water runs strong. It weakens a lot in dry months.