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Ravana Falls
ramayana trail
Ella · Hill Country

Ravana Falls

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Travel time
10 min from Ella town
Suggested duration
1 hour
Faith
hindu
Region
Hill Country
Why this site matters

Why this site matters

Spiritual importance

A natural stop on the Ramayana Trail; one of the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Visitor experience

Particularly dramatic after monsoon rains. Swim in the pools below or simply enjoy the spray from the roadside viewpoint.

Historical background

A 25-metre cascade near Ella, traditionally linked to Ravana — legend says Sita bathed in the pools at the foot of the falls.

Religious significance

A natural stop on the Ramayana Trail; one of the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka.

Visitor experience

Particularly dramatic after monsoon rains. Swim in the pools below or simply enjoy the spray from the roadside viewpoint.

Things to do

  • Photograph from the bridge
  • Swim in the lower pools (caution after rain)
  • Combine with Ravana Cave
Journey Intelligence

Recommended visit

Recommended stay
1 hour
Driving time
10 min from Ella town
Nearby sacred sites on this route
Seetha Amman TempleDivurumpola TempleRavana CaveHakgala Ashok Vatika

Nearby attractions

Ravana CaveElla RockNine Arches Bridge
Hotels nearby

Hotels nearby Ravana Falls

Four tiers, Vallie's rates with savings vs market BB pricing.

Heritance Tea Factory
Recommended Mid-Range
12 km

Heritance Tea Factory

Distance to sacred site: 12 km
BB
$155
HB
$185
FB
$215
Market $205Save $50/night
Araliya Green Hills
Alternative
3.5 km

Araliya Green Hills

Distance to sacred site: 3.5 km
BB
$95
HB
$120
FB
$145
Market $130Save $35/night
The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya
Premium Upgrade
4 km

The Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya

Distance to sacred site: 4 km
BB
$195
HB
$230
FB
$265
Market $255Save $60/night
Ceylon Tea Trails
Luxury Upgrade
45 km

Ceylon Tea Trails

Distance to sacred site: 45 km
BB
$485
HB
$545
FB
$605
Market $595Save $110/night
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Related sacred sites
Seetha Amman TempleDivurumpola TempleRavana CaveHakgala Ashok VatikaTalaimannarRam Setu (Adam's Bridge)
Related attractions
Ravana CaveElla RockNine Arches Bridge
Related hotels
Heritance Tea Factory · 12 kmAraliya Green Hills · 3.5 kmThe Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya · 4 kmCeylon Tea Trails · 45 km

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