Bambarakanda waterfall
Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters. In the world ranking its the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. The fall lies in the Badulla District among a evergreen forest in the Kalupahana Area. The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda Oya, a tributary of Walawe River.
The area is a great spot for photography and picnics. There is a natural pool complex at the base of the falls; where you can also bathe before your meal, if you decide on a picnic.
Bambarakanda has a trail available for interested hikers to climb to the top of the falls. The crest has a beautiful miniature waterfall and a large pool which feeds the main falls. The uninterrupted views of the eastern plains also provide for some wonderful photo opportunities.
It is not a wide waterfall. In dry season the waterfall is very small. We can find the type of the water fall is according to the shape is horsetail. You can rest there and feel the freedom of nature. The waterfall is covered with some mountains. The area is covered with nice color green trees. You can feel the cold breeze in there. Bird sounds are very good to hear from the jungle. The area is a foggy area. You can see every where is covered with green color. Waterfall flows in few paths some are small and same are spread. Water comes down and hits the black rock. When you go below the water fall you can see how is it tall. You can hear its mighty sound. You will feel that a giant is standing in front of you. The area is very rocky and soil seems yellow color. You have get some tickets from a small green counter. Near the counter there is a small path. There are some foot steps.
The top of the mountains is covered with white clouds. They are moving very quickly. The road is also fully with rocks. When we go through the road you can see huge rock in the two sides of the road. The area also filly covered with green bushes. You can feel the cold water. There are some kind of water creatures there. Fishes,Snakes and other kind of snails which are native to the area. If there is a rain it is very hard to go there beacause the area gets muddy. The rocks below the waterfall is greasy. To go there you will be very careful. There is also a board mounted to warn get bath in there is very dangerous. You can see different kind of trees among those you can see some areconut trees. Sky is full of clouds. Among other waterfalls it is a very beautiful one.
The best time to visit Bambarakanda Ella is between the months of March through May; as this is the period of time when there is best flow of water. June to September tends to be a dry season in the area; and the falls get much less water. The months between November to February tend to have heavy rains; making it difficult to get close enough for viewing.
