Gal Oruwa Ella
| Height : |
30 metres |
| District : |
Galle |
The 30m Gal Oruwa Falls's catchments are the aquifers of Sinharaja Forest. The stream flows between two boulders measuring 30m high 2m wide & 40m in lengths. There is a boulder at the bottom covering the fall on three sides, resembling a boat synonymous whit it's name: Rock Boat
The fall cascades into this boat shaped abyss, emitting a fearful roar. The pool located at its base measures 25mx2m. From here the gushing water flows through a subterranean passage for about 40m before emerging from beneath. From colonial period, the fall had been associated with lepers. In 1993 several of them were found at a medical clinic held at Sinharaja Pitadeniya.
Located in Lankagama Village, Galle Districts, Hiniduma Electorate, the fall can be reached along the Lankagama road.
Source : www.srilankanwaterfalls.org
Created on December 7, 2007
Updated
December 7, 2007
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