Ravana Waterfall

Ravana Falls, a gem of a waterfall that will leave you breathless by its beauty. Like a maiden on her 1st try to attain her lover, the Ravana Ella Falls cascades down in as an alternative gushy rush which is unmatched. It depicts a dropping areca flower as it makes its way down the 40m plunge.

The picturesque cascades known as Ravana Ella, situated in Ella, are among the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka, as they are located near the main road connecting the central highlands with the southern plains: Many travellers are leaving the hill country along this route.
Touring to Ella might be incomplete if one misses out on experiencing the wonder of Ravana Falls. Renowned for being one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfalls, this eighty-two ft. cascading body of water is nestled within the Ravana Ella Wildlife Sanctuary and a similar Six km from the Ella Railway Station. While presenting awesome possibilities for a leisurely swim, adventurers will even find that climbing some of the rocks located nearby affords awe-inspiring vistas of both the falls as well as some of Ella’s precious surroundings.

The falls were named after the legendary character Ravana, which is related to the well-known Indian epic, the Ramayana. The history of Sri Lanka dates back to over 2000 years and it unearths itself in the iconic Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana, who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time, had abducted princess Sita, and had hidden her in the cave’s backside of this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded by thick forests amid the wilderness. It is also believed that Sita bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall.

During the dry season, it turns into an arid waterfall, but during the rainy season it simply overflows and gushes down at an astonishing speed. However, tourists have been warned not to venture up the sides of the waterfall due to its slippery nature, which can be harmful. A little-known fact is that a part of the waterfall flows beneath the bridge and it also creates a beautiful waterfall.

The climate is pleasant from January to May; the temperature range varies between 20°C and 25°C. April is the warmest, February is the coolest, and October is the wettest month. However, the conditions are always favourable to welcome tourists; the ambience is dewy and foggy during the more significant part of the day. The altitude makes for a comfortable stay in Ella and a remarkable trek to Ella rock. Ravana cave and falls.