St. Clair's fall is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.

The falls are situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.

The falls are located along the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, as it cascades over three rock outcrops into a large pool, running through a tea estate, from which the falls derive their name from.The waterfalls consist of two falls called "Maha Ella" (Sinhalese "The Greater Fall"), which is 80 metres (260 ft) high and 50 metres (160 ft) wide and "Kuda Ella", (Sinhalese "The Lesser Fall"), which is 50 metres (160 ft) high and located immediately downstream of the main fall. St Clair's falls are the 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.

Best time to Visit St. Clair's fall

The falls in Nuwara Eliya district are a constant reminder of God’s wondrous creation. All through the year, the climate is tranquil and sees a chilly breeze that adorns Talawakele. October – January welcomes rains and an overall wet environment; February is one of the most beautiful months as the weather is awe-perfect topped with cozy droopy skies and mystical clouds; summers hit during March – June where the climate gets slightly warmer, but never unbearable.

The temperature ceases to soar and pampers tourists. The dawn is foggy, and it only clears at 9 AM, or sometimes even 10 AM which leaves for a blissful afternoon date with the sun and an evening chai time overlooking the pool

How to Reach?

You can choose easy way to reach St. Clair's fall. Distance from Colombo to St. Clair's fall  is 145km.

What You Can Do Here?

If you visit in St. Clair's fall, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. You can relax in hotels surroundings in St. Clair's fall, sightseeing, take photos & many more.

Here is a long list of major things to do in St. Clair's fall . Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.

Visit Horton Plains Park

Even though Horton Plains National Park is a two-hour drive from Hatton, visiting the park makes the drive worthwhile. Horton Plains is one of the few national parks in the central province which is made up of montane grassland and cloud forest. The park’s unique ecosystem and abundance of flora and fauna have been described as a ‘biodiversity hotspot’; it is home to many endemic species of flora such as the Nelu flower which only blooms every 12 years and this is why Horton Plains was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Visit Castlereagh Reservoir

Surrounded by verdant mountains and vibrant tea plantations, Castlereagh Reservoir in the Central Hill Country of Sri Lanka makes breathtaking scenery. The land that surrounds the Reservoir features lush green terrain lined with remarkably bright shades of orange shores separating the azure water and the land.

The natural artistry of Castlereagh Reservoir is complimented by the Castlereagh Dam that, in fact, creates the Reservoir by amassing water from Kehelgamu Oya. Water in the Reservoir is used for generating hydroelectricity, a main source of electricity in Sri Lanka. Castlereagh is a place where one can see the human ingenuity seamlessly mingling with the nature.

As a popular upscale holiday destination, region around Castlereagh Reservoir in Nuwara Eliya district hosts a number of lavish accommodation establishments where guests can pamper themselves and spend their time in luxury. The cool climates and colonial-era architectural styles prevalent in this region can be perfect for a remarkable holiday in the Central Hill Country.

Sightseeing

St. Clair's fall around beautiful & eye pleasing view. You can sightseeing, relax here. The forests are surrounded by tea estates which provide for a beautiful walk.

Take Photos

There is a wonderful green view nature. You can take  lots of pictures & there is also good place to photo-shoot

Other Waterfalls in Nuwara eliya

Nuwara Eliya has lots of waterfalls. There are devon falls, lover leaps, bakers falls & many more here.

Where can you accommodation in St. Clair's fall?

St. Clair's fall around has lots of number of Hotels, Resorts, & Restaurant with modern amenities. You can relax & feel the surrounding nature.