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Ravana Falls (Ravana Ella) — Badulla

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District

Badulla

Province

Uva

Best for

Sightseers and legend fans; wide roadside cascade with bathing pools

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About this place

On the Ella-Wellawaya road (A23) a few km south of Ella, linked in folklore to King Ravana. Easy roadside stop with steps to the lower tiers and plunge pools for a dip. Best after rains; rocks are slippery and touts sell snacks at the stalls. Free viewing; combine with an Ella day trip.

Visitor brief

Good to know before you go

• Free roadside stop; steps reach the lower tiers and plunge pools for a dip.
• Best after rains; rocks are very slippery — wear grippy footwear and supervise children.
• Linked in folklore to King Ravana hiding Sita in the nearby cave; the Ravana Cave temple is a separate short climb.
• Busy with local visitors on weekends and holidays; go on a weekday or early morning.
• Snack stalls at the site; agree prices and watch belongings in crowds.

How to travel there

Roadside on the Ella-Wellawaya road (A23), ~5-6 km south of Ella; stop on any Ella-Wellawaya bus, or tuk-tuk/taxi from Ella town. Steps lead from the road to the lower tiers.

Where to stay

Ella town: hostels, guesthouses and mid-range hotels; combine with an Ella day trip.

Nearby places

Ravana Cave temple, Ella town, Little Adam's Peak, Wellawaya and Buduruwagala (south)

Scams to watch for

• Stall touts and self-declared guides at the steps quoting inflated prices; agree any fee first.

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