Bambarakanda Falls
Bambarakanda Falls
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iviaggidiema
Fermo, Italy5,131 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
263 meters high, it is the highest waterfall in the country. Entrance costs 350 rupees and allows you to access the waterfall after a walk of about 500 metres. Inside there is also another 2 km path to reach another small waterfall.
To reach the entrance I recommend leaving the car at the beginning of the steep climb and using a tuk tuk (for 2000 rupees it will take you to the top, wait for you and take you back to the starting point)
To reach the entrance I recommend leaving the car at the beginning of the steep climb and using a tuk tuk (for 2000 rupees it will take you to the top, wait for you and take you back to the starting point)
Written 18 December 2023
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Glenn Roche
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The Turn off is on the Belihul Oya- Haputale Road. Can be hiked - uphill all the way. I took a Tuk Tuk costing Rs 4,500 (about USD 15) to the ticket office. The pathway thru the bush was well maintained - takes about 15 minutes write up to the base of the Falls. If in the area well worth a visit to Sri Lanka’s highest Waterfall
Written 10 October 2024
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Yasara S
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka52 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
I went there with my family on last year. It is situated in Klaupahana, Sri Lanka. Having learnt & heard, Bambarakanda falls is the highest waterfall, we were curious to visit it. From the main road,Badulla-Colombo(99), There is a road about 5 kms,that leads to Bambarakanda Falls. You can go by a tuk tuk,by your own vehicle or you can walk. no any problems. Because you can have a original feeling of visiting a calm,cool & beautiful place. It was like searching a treasure. 🤭🙊 Finally, after about 5 kms, on the road, we found the entrance to the falls. then we have to buy tickets. And then, we can have & really enjoy a nice walk to the falls. Because, we have to walk through a forest, Through trees, on stairs,while listening to the voice of mother nature, It is really enjoyable. Finally, we can see the waterfall. We've never seen such a beautiful fall. Really,it makes us stay there. Calms our minds. So, the visit to bambarakanda falls is the most unforgettable journey in my life.
Written 10 November 2018
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MudithaG
Cergy, France187 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
I was there with my friends on February 2017.
Bambarakanda is highest waterfall of Sri Lanka. 790 feet high. Belihull Oya , the one who makes such magnificent view.
Turn at Haldummulla , Kalupahana junction and it will take 20 mins by car. Or at the junction there are three wheelers and it costs like 500/= to the water fall.
You have to buy a ticket at the entrance.
After 20 mins of walk from the ticket counters you will arrive to the waterfall. But DO NOT try to climb the rocks or have a bath. It could be very dangerous.
Enjoy and safe . Cheers !
Bambarakanda is highest waterfall of Sri Lanka. 790 feet high. Belihull Oya , the one who makes such magnificent view.
Turn at Haldummulla , Kalupahana junction and it will take 20 mins by car. Or at the junction there are three wheelers and it costs like 500/= to the water fall.
You have to buy a ticket at the entrance.
After 20 mins of walk from the ticket counters you will arrive to the waterfall. But DO NOT try to climb the rocks or have a bath. It could be very dangerous.
Enjoy and safe . Cheers !
Written 19 February 2017
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Kitta2
Gold Coast, Australia923 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
With a sheer drop of a 263 meters Bambarakanda Falls is the highest waterfall in SL and 299th highest in the world. Not visible from the main road.
We travelled from Haputale towards Ratnapura to Kalupahana town and turn off at the sign board to Ohiya road. Then drove about 4 km along tarred narrow road to the parking spot. Had to pay a very low entrance free but it's worth way more than that. Walked about 500 m towards base of the falls. Steps along the way hasn't taken the natural beauty but made it easy for every one.
Previous day rain gave us a best flow of water and much needed water spray. Can spend hours and hours sitting on a bench on the platform. What a beauty !!
March to May months are the best for viewing. Proper walking shoes and early morning start would be ideal.
We travelled from Haputale towards Ratnapura to Kalupahana town and turn off at the sign board to Ohiya road. Then drove about 4 km along tarred narrow road to the parking spot. Had to pay a very low entrance free but it's worth way more than that. Walked about 500 m towards base of the falls. Steps along the way hasn't taken the natural beauty but made it easy for every one.
Previous day rain gave us a best flow of water and much needed water spray. Can spend hours and hours sitting on a bench on the platform. What a beauty !!
March to May months are the best for viewing. Proper walking shoes and early morning start would be ideal.
Written 21 May 2018
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Irshad M
Windhoek, Namibia30 contributions
Mar 2015
if you like waterfall bathing, one of the best place
highly recommended to visit lanka falls which is located closer to bambarakanda
highly recommended to visit lanka falls which is located closer to bambarakanda
Written 7 September 2015
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ShirozS
Kalutara, Sri Lanka117 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
First ... how to find this hidden paradise... if you have access to google map just type bambarakanda falls, within seconds you will get the directions( here im attaching a map from google) or else just remember its in between beragala and belihuloya in A4 road. From there a 5km hike to the waterfall. The road itself is a picturesque one, with wonderful scenery all around. Never forget your camera if you are a nature enthusiasts. You will find few small villages on your way to top. Mind it its very narrow road but still you can drive a van/suv/mpv. When you reach the summit from the you have to walk around 2km to the waterfall. Newly built steps will help you to ease yourself. On the way 2 clean public toilets are available. Once you reach the bottom of the waterfall .....what can i say..... just enjoy the moment... but remember never try to swim or bath in the natural pool though its very tempting...!!!!
Written 15 December 2014
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Lasith Imarshana
Ingiriya, Sri Lanka84 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Babarakanda falls is situated in Kalupahana. The Babarakanda falls can be found in a forest of pine trees. It is beautiful falls. Traveling to this place is not easy as to the other falls of Sri Lanka.
Written 19 January 2022
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mahinda2004
Colombo, Sri Lanka109 contributions
Aug 2019
The waterfall is very beautiful . Surrounding area is also beautiful . Recommend to go early in the day as it tends to get crowded in the afternoon and specially during weekends where people come in groups.It is a safe place to have a bath.
Written 27 August 2019
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jm.explorer.deen25
Dubai, United Arab Emirates185 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
It’s my first time in sri lanka and my boyfriend bring me and the family to the tallest falls in sri lanka. It was so beautiful you can see the beauty of nature.
It was well preserve, just to tell you they have ticket to go inside and the tourists have little bit expensive entrance fee than the locals.
But all worth it. Hope to come again
We enjoy so much
It was well preserve, just to tell you they have ticket to go inside and the tourists have little bit expensive entrance fee than the locals.
But all worth it. Hope to come again
We enjoy so much
Written 18 April 2019
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Can we bathe at this waterfall...?
Written 12 January 2020
Not prohibited. Got to use commonsense depending on the level and ferocity of the water
Written 10 October 2024
We probably only have time to do either Bambarakanda or Diyaluma on our trip. Bambarakanda would be after World's End, and Diyaluma would be on the way from Ella to the coast. We would be interested in doing a short-ish hike and maybe having a swim... Which one is a better choice? Thanks!
Written 25 February 2018
Hi if you interest in a little hike bambarakanda is the place. You even can go to the top of the waterfall.from there view is superb.personally i don't recommend to have a swim at waterfalls.But you can ask from the guys at ticket counter they will help you..enjoy
Written 26 February 2018
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