Beraliya Dola Ella
| Height : |
8 metres |
| District : |
Galle |
There are several falls located along trek to the 8m Beraliya Dola Falls. The fall springs from the declivity of the Sinharaja Forest. At Warukandeniya, the stream turns to a waterfall, at a place known as 'Widane Galdola' flows to Ginganga River. This waterfall is the source of motive power for two village level hydro electricity plants. The Village Welfare Society conducts the maintenance of these plants. In the surroundings of the fall Beraliya trees are found in abundance. Belaraliya is a staple food of village. The Warukandeniya Village is rich the aesthetic beauty. The cool climes prevailing here is due to Sinharaja Forest and it’s aquifers. The whole area is dotted with tea plantations.
To get the fall, located in Neluwa PS, Gall District travel along Lankagama-Neluwa Road to Warukandeniya. From here go ahead for another 800m along the Pasel Mawatha/ School Lane towards “Beraliya Dola’ Hydro Power Plant, where the fall is situated. The route is difficult to traverse. Therefore it’s not popular.
Source : www.srilankanwaterfalls.org
Created on December 7, 2007
Updated
December 7, 2007
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