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Ramboda Falls
Ramboda Falls is nourished by a tributary of one of Sri Lanka's main rivers, cascading in two layers to form a scenic misty spray, roughly three hours by road from Kandy on the way to Nuwara Eliya. It's renowned for the breath-taking sightings of swarms of butterflies around its base.
What to know before you go
- Structure: Twin or tiered — two parallel streams converge into a Y-shaped form as they descend
- Local name: The larger cascade, formed by the Panna Oya (a tributary of the Kotmale Oya), is locally called Poona Ella
- Distance from Kandy: Around three hours by road toward Nuwara Eliya
- Known for: Swarms of butterflies around the falls
On the day
A roadside stop rather than a long excursion — a short walk to a viewing point for photos of the twin cascade, easily combined with the tea estate visit later the same day.
How this fits into your route
We build Ramboda Falls in as a stop on the drive from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya, so the three-hour transfer becomes a scenic route rather than a straight drive.
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Questions about visiting Ramboda Falls
No, it sits directly on that route, so it's a natural stop rather than a detour.
Usually twenty to thirty minutes for photos and a short walk to the viewing point.
It's the local name for the larger, more dramatic of the two cascades that make up Ramboda Falls.
The main viewing point is a short, easy walk from the road — no significant hike required.
Yes, it's included on all three of our current tour packages, on the drive up to Nuwara Eliya.
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