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Exploring waterfalls in Knuckles mountain range

Knuckles
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Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

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Overview

Waterfalls in Knuckles mountain range

Sri Lanka, in comparison to its size, has perhaps the largest number of waterfalls of any country in the world. Indeed, there are nearly 500 listed waterfalls. Knuckles Mountain Range stretch across nearly 21,000 ha consists nearly 30 waterfalls in the entire sanctuary. The Mahaweli River, which is the longest in the country, is majorly supplied by these waterfalls. Out of these 30, nearly 15 waterfalls are located bordering the Knuckles range. In this day excursion we are planning to visit 6 -7 waterfalls depending on the ability of clients walking speed and fitness levels.

Huluganga falls

Height – 50 Meters Approx.

Huluganga Ella Falls (75m in height) is one of many cascades created by the stream originating from the Knuckles mountain range. The cascading water sprinkles the villages of Elliyadda and Aratthana, before flowing to the Victoria Reservoir. The fall is situated below the town of the Huluganga, near Panwila, (Kandy District, Panwila Provincial Secretariat Division)

Jodu Ella falls/Twin Falls

Height – 45 Meters

The twin falls of Jodu Ella Falls, also known as ‘Bambarella Knuckles falls’, have identical heights (45m) and cascade simultaneously from both ends of the mountain into the Mahaweli River via the Hulu Ganga River. The Moragaha River is the source, which springs from Me Malai, part of the Knuckles mountain range. The water flows down seven cascades and through several pools before reaching the falls.

Knuckles falls

Height – Approx. – 15 Meters

Knuckles falls located inside the Knuckles Conservation Forest Reserve. The traveler must hike uphill for 3 kilometers through tea estates and the forest to reach the waterfall.

Lebanon Estate falls 01

Height – Approx. 30 Meters

The Lebanon Estate in Kandy District hides two large and beautiful waterfalls.  These waterfalls are relatively unknown and has no names. The first waterfall lies near the turn off to the Lebanon estate on the Bambarella Road. A stream originating from the Knuckles Mountain range flows through the estate and crosses the Bambarella Road near this junction. About 250 meters downstream from the bridge, this 30 meter waterfall is formed and the water plunge in to a pool in a straight fall. This waterfall can be reached by traveling 5.5 kilometers from the Huluganga Ella Falls along the Panwila – Bambarella road and need to walk around one kilometer through the tea estate…

Lebanon Estate falls 02

Height – Approx. 15-20 Meters

This water fall lies deep inside the Lebanon estate village. Traveler’s need to take road towards the estate just before the bridge. You’ll hike approximately 1.5 km through line rooms and a small jungle patch to reach this waterfall.

Saree Ella Falls

Height – Approx. 60-65 Meters

Saree Ella lies 5 minute drive from the small village call Bambarella. A ladies Saree forms the shape of this waterfall, so it’s named after it. The fall consists of number of cascades and can be accessed on any vehicle. Bambarella is one of the popular access points to Knuckles mountain range. This area is home to number of waterfalls surrounding Hulu Ganga (Hulu River).

Thaliya Wetuna Ella falls

Height – 50 Meters

This 50 meter high Thaliya Wetuna Ella waterfall lies in Alakola Estate in the Knuckles mountain range in Kandy District. Therefore this fall is also known as Alakola Ella. It is formed in a tributary of the Hulu Ganga originating in the Knuckles mountain range. The road towards Alakola Estate is situated right in front of the Hulu Ganga Bridge. Travel about 3km along the road and you will find a footpath leading towards to the base pool of the Thaliya Wetuna Ella. Traveler’s need to walk around one and half kilometers trough the tea estate to reach the waterfall.

 

IMPORTANT FACTORS

  • Clients need good pair of shoes or boots, leech socks, long sleeve t-shirts, and pants.
  • The experienced and well-trained guide would take every precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all guests on tour as your safety is our prime concern. However, Paradise Island Safari or its employees do not accept any liability for death, injury or illness of guest while on tour caused by any animal, reptile, insect, and events of nature or any type of accident.
  • Paradise Island Safari does not accept any liability for the loss or damage of any personal belongings while on tour.

Highlights

  • Any transportation up to Hulu Ganga.
  • Any additional beverages or food, would ordered extra
  • Any tips to the staff

Itinerary

  • Arrival time will be 7.30 A.M at Hulu Ganga town.
  • Brief description of the route and the hike.
  • Waterfall excursion will be a 12-15 k.m hike depending on the number of waterfalls.
  • Starting the hike at 7.45 A.M by exploring Hulu Ganga waterfall
  • Then further driving towards Bambarella to visit Jodu Ella/Twin waterfall.
  • This will be 01 k.m hike
  • Third waterfall will be the Knuckles waterfall. This will be 06 k.m walk both ways. Difficulty level – moderate. Refreshments.
  • After visiting Knuckles falls we’ll further drive towards to Lebanon tea estate village to visit Lebanon waterfall 01. To reach this need to walk 01. Km. Natural pool bath is possible.
  • Lunch Visit to Lebanon falls 02 (1.5 k.m walk) and Saree Ella Falls Drive towards Hulu Ganga town and further drive towards Alakola Estate to reach Thaliya Wetuna Ella Falls. 3k.m walk both ways.
  • Estimated time to finish the excursion between 4.00 – 4.30 p.m
  • Estimated time to reach Kandy by 6.00 p.m.

Included/Excluded

  • Lunch.
  • Refreshments with energy slabs.
  • First aid
  • Entrance tickets.
  • Tuk tuk rides via tea estate village
  • Back up vehicle for emergency transport.
  • Support staff - guide, helper(s), and qualified first aid officer.

Tour's Location

Knuckles

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