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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Bomburu Ella

Welimada, Sri Lanka

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 58 2026
Bomburu Ella

Multiple cascades merge into one wide curtain of water falling about 50 metres over rock, framed by forest and tea plantations near Welimada. Visitors reach it by a walk of roughly 2 km from the car park, climbing concrete steps at the start.

Highlights

  • Several cascades in one curtain
  • Drop of about 50 metres
  • Pool for swimming below

Good to know

  • Entry about 700 rupees for foreigners
  • About 2 km walk, steep steps at start
  • Leeches in rainy season, wear closed shoes

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