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The Top 15 Waterfalls in the Central Highlands

However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 15

beautiful waterfalls to choose from in the Central Highlands. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!

Last updated: November 23, 2025

Horton Plains National Park

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Located across Kirigalpotta and Totapola Mountains, Lonely Planet calls the Horton Plains National Park “a beautiful, silent, strange world.” Known in Sinhalese as the Maha Eliya Plains, three major rivers …

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Lover's Leap Waterfall

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The hike to the Lovers Leap waterfall is best started from the Pedro Tea Factory (you can also visit an interesting tour). The ascent is short and pretty easy.

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Baker's Falls

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The Baker's Fall is very impressive and beautiful to watch as the waters rush down into the valley. The descent, about 100 meters, requires attention. The park is about 2.6 km away.

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Little Ravana Falls

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At this point, a narrow bridge leads past the waterfall. You will have a nice view of the waterfall sooner or later, depending on where you come from.

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Bambarakanda Falls

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After a 12.7 km hike deserved a break and the backpack was opened. After a hearty picnic, there was another highlight to come, namely the hike to the Bambarakanda waterfall. …

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Belihul Oya Waterfall at Red Bridge

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The river Belihul Oya is crowded here by a red bridge, the passage is only about two meters ...

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Diyaluma Falls

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Start at the bridge and keep to the left. The path is impossible to miss and ends up where no one else goes. You could also swim here or just enjoy the view up there.

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Ravana Falls

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Large waterfall, which is very impressive, especially after heavy rain.
It's right on Hailuptstrasse, so it's easy, but also well-attended.
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View of Terraced Fields and Waterfall

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A path leads through the fields which is a shortcut compared to the tracks. But without a local it is hard to find. For a little money they will guide you through here and explain a lot.

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Waterfall in the Sri Lankan rainforest

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If you walk some meters to the right, there is a river with a waterfall close to the path. Looks really nice and peaceful.

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The Top 15 Waterfalls in the Central Highlands

Horton Plains National Park

Lover's Leap Waterfall

Baker's Falls

Little Ravana Falls

Bambarakanda Falls

Belihul Oya Waterfall at Red Bridge

Diyaluma Falls

Ravana Falls

View of Terraced Fields and Waterfall

Waterfall in the Sri Lankan rainforest

Other adventures in the Central Highlands

Most popular routes in the Central Highlands

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