Pandioya Ella
Photographer : Pio Thusitha Peiris |
| Height : |
45 metres |
| District : |
Ratnapura |
Pandioya Falls is 45m in height and enclosed by woodland. Its name derives from the 'pandi' (Garra ceylonensis) species of fish that are a formidable sight swimming upstream along the rocks, against the flow of water. The fall's source is the Pandi River, which springs from the nearby Bathgurula Mountain (1045m), south-west of the Sri Pada Reserve. It later flows to the Kaluganga River. Bambarakande Mountain provides a stunning backdrop.
Take the Wevelwatte highway in the Ratnapura District via Gilimale to Bibile village. From here it is a tortuous trek of 6km through assorted flora and creepers. There is no defined path so it is necessary to hire a local guide. There is a bus service as far as Bibile.
The waterfalls on this Ratnapura
- Wewelwatte route are Goksin Falls, Dehena
Falls, Mandanagiri Falls, Alupola
Falls, Beruwatta Falls, Pandi
Oya Falls, Bambarabotuwa Falls, Anda
Falls, Katu Kitul Falls, Wewel
Falls and Hal Falls.
The nearest city is Ratnapura and Ratnapura rest-house is 24km away.
primary source : www.srilankanwaterfalls.org
Created on December 8, 2007
Updated
January 31, 2009
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