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hike · 17 October 2026
Diyaluma Falls and Upper Diyaluma Pools — Badulla Travel Guide
Cover photo: Lakshan Mamalgaha (Unsplash)
Why go
Sri Lanka's second-tallest fall (about 220 m) near Koslanda on the Badulla-Haputale road; viewpoint from the main road, upper pools via a 30-45 minute hike from the top parking. Visit December-March or after rains; never swim near the main drop edge. Free roadside viewpoint; tuk-tuk or guided hike from Ella or Koslanda.
Best for
Adventurers and swimmers; waterfall viewpoint plus natural infinity pools above
Good to know
Badulla District, Uva Province. Pair this stop with nearby places in the directory or find it pinned on the map.
Watch outs
Prices, hours and access rules change — confirm locally and treat anything undated as a lead, not a promise. Common island-wide traps (overcharging, steering, ticket games) are listed on its destination page.
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Sri Lanka's second-tallest fall (about 220 m) near Koslanda on the Haputale-Wellawaya (A4) road; viewpoint from the main road, upper pools via a 30-45 minute hike from the top parking. Visit December-March or after rains; never swim near the main drop edge. Free roadside viewpoint; tuk-tuk or guided hike from Ella or Koslanda.
Things to do
- Start at sunrise for views before clouds build
- Carry 1L+ water; summit vendors overcharge
- Check leech socks in wet season (central hills)
- Download the offline map — signal dies on ridges
Cost breakdown
Most viewpoints are free or a few hundred LKR. Knuckles and Horton Plains permits run higher; guides LKR 2,000–5,000 (Oct 2026 typicals — confirm locally).
Culture to know before you go
Stay on marked paths; tea estates are workplaces, not parks. Ask estate workers before photographing pickers.
Costs are island-typical ranges (October 2026), not promises — confirm locally. Etiquette notes follow the place type (Hike & Viewpoint).
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