Waterfalls in Ratnapura

Bopath Ella

Distance from Ratnapura - 4 km (2.5 miles)

Bopath Ella, situated just off Ratnapura in Kuruwita, is a beautiful waterfall 30m (98ft) in height. The cascading fall, a popular tourist destination, gets its name from the shape to the Bo leaf (Sacred Fig leaf). Bopath Ella is rich in bio-diversity; surrounded by thick green jungle it is home to deer, wild boar and other reptiles. Sometimes described as the "Queen of the Wilderness"� it has many traditional stories woven around it, some with a religious fervour. One such belief is that there lies a hidden treasure deep within the falls and a thousand human sacrifices are required to retrieve it.

Katugas Ella

Distance from Ratnapura - 3 km (1.9 miles)

This is a popular water fall among locals, situated at Mahawalawatta, a few kilometers away from the Ratnapura city center.

Kirindi Ella

Distance from Ratnapura - 4 km (2.5 miles)

This is the seventh highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and is situated a few kilometers off the Ratnapura - Pelmadulla Main Road.