However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 18 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!
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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 …
Tip by Far Ride Magazine
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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.
Tip by Carina 🍉
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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.
Tip by 1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲
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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.
Tip by Singharaja Garden
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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. …
Tip by 1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲
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The river Belihul Oya is crowded here by a red bridge, the passage is only about two meters ...
Tip by 1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲
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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.
You should be a little careful. As soon as you …
Tip by Wäller-on-tour
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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.
Tip by Flexi
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On the impassable section through tall grass, you will be rewarded with a wonderful view of one of the many waterfalls.
Tip by Singharaja Garden
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