Waterfalls · Nuwara Eliya
Bomburu Ella: Sri Lanka's Wide Highland Waterfall
By Days of Iru and Opa
Bomburu Ella is unusual because it is broad rather than tall, a fan of water spreading across the rock face in the highlands past Nuwara Eliya. The approach runs through farm plots and villages, so the whole trip feels off the tourist trail.
What to expect
A walk down through vegetable terraces and greenery leads to the base, where the water splits into many strands across the wide rock. It is a peaceful, green corner that most visitors never reach.
Good to know
The path is downhill on the way in, which means uphill on the way back, so pace yourself. It is at its fullest and most dramatic after rain.
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