Diyaluma Falls is 220 m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 361st highest waterfall in the world. It is situated 6 km away from Koslanda in Badulla District on Colombo-Badulla highway. The Falls are formed by Punagala Oya, a tributary of Kuda Oya which in turn, is a tributary of Kirindi Oya.
There are a couple of folklores around Diyaluma falls. The most famous one is about the King and the young woman from a lower cast. They were in love and when King’s family got to know about their affair, they got angry and restricted him from seeing the young woman. As a result, they decided to run away. At the site where the fall is situated now, they began to climb up the rocky surface using creepers. Though the king made it, the young woman fell and met her death because her creeper was tangled with a rock. Heartbroken, the king cried and cried with agony and seeing this, a deity collected his tears and made them into a waterfall where it stands today.
Upper Diyaluma Falls
Upper Diyaluma is the place with beautiful view. Diyaluma Falls is 220 m high and the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated 6 km away from Koslanda in Badulla District. The Falls has different levels and natural pools on the top.
Diyaluma Falls Map & Location
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Diyaluma is about an hour’s tuk tuk drive from Ella and an hour along some very windy roads from Haputale. The hike is pretty hard in the heat of the day but definitely worth it.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Diyaluma Falls 314km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Diyaluma Falls.
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Diyaluma Falls, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying & lots of beautiful places to visit. You can hike, , take photos, sightseeing & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Diyaluma Falls. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Diyaluma Falls Hike
Hiking downhill through long, dry grass for about 30 minutes, you'll hear the sound of water rushing long before the stunning upper Diyaluma falls become clear. While the path isn't signposted, it's super easy to follow and seems to be pretty well maintained.
Swimming in Diyaluma Natural Pool
Diyaluma Falls is a perfect place for all the adventurers out there. It is the 2nd highest waterfall in Sri Lanka which offers spectacular views once you reach the top. But not just that, you can relax bathing in one of the many natural pools. The best one is the one where you can see all the surroundings and the pool is basically on the cliff.
Visit Idalgashinna Railway Station
Located between Haputale and Ohiya railway stations, Idalgashinna Railway Station is often deemed as the most picturesque railway station in Sri Lanka. The station is from the colonial era and was constructed in 1893 when the railway track was extended from Nanu Oya to Haputale. The station is also famous for having 14 tunnels between Ohiya and Idalgashinna, holding the record for the highest number of tunnels between two railway stations in Sri Lanka.
Take Photos
There is beautiful area. So you can take lots of pictures & spend time feely. You can also sightseeing here. There is suitable place for photo shoots.
