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Ravana Falls & Ravana Caves
Ravana Falls is a roadside waterfall near Ella, easily combined with a visit to the nearby Ravana Caves — a set of caves associated with the Ramayana legend. Both sit close together and are typically visited as one stop on the way through Ella.
What to know before you go
- Ravana Falls: A roadside waterfall, easy to view without a long walk
- Ravana Caves: A short distance from the falls, linked to the Ramayana legend
- Combined visit length: Around one hour for both
- Located near: Ella, close to the Nine Arch Bridge
On the day
A quick, easy stop — the falls are visible from close to the road, and the caves a short drive or walk further on, both worth combining with the Nine Arch Bridge on the same transfer day.
How this fits into your route
We route Ravana Falls, Ravana Caves and the Nine Arch Bridge together on your transfer day through Ella, so the drive between Nuwara Eliya and the south coast includes a proper, varied break.
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Questions about visiting Ravana Falls & Ravana Caves
They're close together but distinct — the falls are roadside, the caves a short distance further, both easily combined in one visit.
The caves are associated with the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic in which the demon king Ravana is said to have hidden Sita.
Around an hour covers both the falls and the caves together.
No, the falls are visible from close to the road, with only a short walk needed for a closer look.
Yes, both are included on all three of our current tour packages, on the transfer through Ella.
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