Taking the shape of a Bo leaf or a “Bo patha” (Ficus religiosa), Bopath falls lies in the village of Agalwatte in Kuruwita of Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. Though this is only 30m in height, the unique beauty of the waterfall draws many travellers to this place, all year round. Kuru Ganga river, which later joins Kalu Ganga river plunges down in 3 steps to create this magnificent waterfall. The reason why this fall is very popular among travellers is how easily it can be reached from Colombo. This is said to be the most comprehensively studied waterfall in Sri Lanka. The rainfall in this area is usually very high and Kuru Ganga brings along a massive amount of water from Peak Wilderness Sanctuary, where the sacred Sri Pada mountain resides. Both falls is famous for flash floods and travellers have been trapped in small islands around the falls because you can never predict about the water of Kuru Ganga river. When you park your vehicle at the parking point, you need to walk along the road to reach the entrance to the waterfall, where a ticket is issued. You can view the waterfall from there sitting on the stairs. If you feel that you need to get a better look since the view is partially blocked by massive bamboo trees, you can get on a small raft and get to the other shore, walk a few hundred meters and reach the base of the waterfall. This will be an enjoyable walk among tall and shady trees. The water level is usually low and it’s not risky to take the raft. The surrounding area is a sanctuary for tree life, and you will be surrounded by many giant tree species like attikka, midella, dun and ginihota. Don’t be surprised if you meet a wild boar or a meeminna deer in the area, since the jungle around the fall is home to them as well. If you look well in the water, you will get fascinated by seeing many species of fish, such as Bulathhapaya, Magura, Korali and eel. Every beautiful waterfall has a tragic story and this beauty brings one such story as well. A young pilgrim from Colombo has visited here and has lost his way. A local village girl has given him shelter and before his departure, she has become pregnant. The young pilgrim who left her promising to return never did and the heartbroken girl plunged to her death from the top of the waterfall. Villagers say that her ghost, a floating blue light haunts the waterfall during certain times. Another story is that a treasure trove lies at the bottom of the waterfall and to retrieve it, one should sacrifice a thousand humans to the waterfall. When you visit Bopath falls, don’t forget to visit the rarely visited Dodam Ella, which resides a little further down the same road.

Visiting Bopath Ella Waterfall was an exhilarating experience, filled with both awe-inspiring beauty and a few cautionary notes to keep in mind. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this waterfall offers a captivating sight that will leave you mesmerized. However, it's important to be aware of certain factors before planning your trip. First and foremost, it's crucial to exercise caution when approaching the waterfall. The water depth can be quite deep, making it potentially dangerous to get too close. While the view from a safe distance is still stunning, it's essential to prioritize your safety and heed any warning signs or guidelines provided. Regarding ticket prices, the entry fee for locals is around Rs. 20 (not sure about the current prices now), which is quite reasonable. However, for foreigners, the ticket price may be around Rs. 200 depending on the Exchange Rates. Keep this in mind when planning your budget for the visit. Another important aspect to consider is the fluctuating water levels. After 5pm, the water levels tend to increase, potentially making the surroundings more treacherous. It's advisable to exercise extra caution during this time and ensure you have a safe vantage point from which to admire the waterfall. Despite these safety considerations, the Bopath Ella Waterfall is undoubtedly a sight to behold. The cascading waters, surrounded by lush vegetation, create a picturesque scene that will leave you in awe of nature's grandeur. The mesmerizing sound of the waterfall adds to the overall ambiance, making it a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Bopath Falls is located in the village of Agalwatta in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. The Kuru River, a tributary of the Black River, cascades down 30 meters (95 feet) high through a narrow opening from the top of a mountain at one point in her journey. The name 'Bopath Ella' is derived from the fact that the stream collapses in the form of a Bo leaf when there is good water. The first body of water, which falls through a narrow opening, then expands, reminiscent of the shape of a palm leaf.Bopath Ella is a beautiful place that attracts the attention of local tourists today. Height in Bopath Ella Falls: 30 metres Route:One road from Colombo to Ratnapura-Colombo A4 to Bopath Ella has fallen off at Higgashena Junction and the other near Kuruwita Police Station. This waterfall can be accessed through these two access roads which are equidistant. The village where Bopathella is located is called Agalawatta. Distance from the main road is 03 km. Although it was not noticed by most people two or three decades ago, today Bopath Falls has become a major tourist attraction. This may be due to its location in a densely populated area and a place of free and beautiful surroundings that can be reached very quickly. In addition to the beauty of the surface, there is also a scary, dangerous nature associated with this waterfall. More than 80 people have been killed so far due to careless climbing along the slope of the falls and other causes. Reckless behavior in an unfamiliar place and going to work under the influence of alcohol are the main cause of these deaths. The Kuruwita Pradeshiya Sabha has constructed a car park, a viewing area and a toilet complex near the waterfall. In addition, there are several restrooms with residential facilities run by private companies. The large number of people who visit Bopath Falls, as well as the polythene, bottle shells and various food waste that they dump into the environment, severely damage the aesthetics of the surrounding environment. So bring back everything you carry. We all have a responsibility to protect the country's natural heritage.

A superb Waterfall. The main attraction of Kuruwita. There are several places for parking and the rates are reasonable. There are small shops along the way to the entrance and tickets need to be purchased. There are a very large area for having a bath but direct bathing from the waterfall is not accessible. Need to have a tricky and hash walk up the stream on rocks to reach the optimal place. Risk is involved on slipping. Need to adhere to given instructions. Water level could rise or fall without notice. It rose about 1 foot when we returned. However, the surrounding and the waterfall was breathtaking, so the overall experience was Great.

Another natural beauty of Sri Lanka which attracts both local and foreign tourists. Located just off the rathnapura road. You have to walk a bit after the car park and to see the fall at its full view you can take a short footpath through the wild. A nice experience which is worth the time. Bathing and swimming is not recommended though.

The Bopath Falls cascades in the shape of a bo (Ficus religiosa) tree (hence its name) and is the most comprehensively studied fall in Sri Lanka. Its source is the Kurugana River that later joins the Kaluganga River at Kurugaomaodara. The average temperature of the area is 26.9 – 27.8 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall of the fall’s catchment area is 5080mm. The mean speed of the flow is 6 cubic metres per second. The upper reach of the fall is made up of granite and biotite virin, and is covered by sand. The water from the fall irrigates the paddy fields of the Udakada and Kuruwita areas. The surrounding plant and tree life includes attikka (Ficus racimosa), kumbuk (Terminalia arjuna), midella, dun (Doona spp), para (Wormia suffruticosa), ginihota (Cythia spp), rathmadiya, ketala (Lagenendra oveta), Beduru (Dryneria spp), orchids, varieties of meewana (Madhca) badal, hanassa, makulu and beduru. Animal species include wild boar, Meemina deer and reptiles, and the water is home to many species of fish including bulathhapaya, lellu, magura, korali, sonnu and eel. In addition to its rich bio-diversity, the fall is also steeped in folklore. One such story tells how a youth from Colombo made a pilgrimage here, and on losing his way was helped and sheltered by a local village girl A love developed between the two and she became pregnant before his departure. He left, promising to return but never did. Overcome with grief, she took her own life by plunging into the fall. Villagers say that her ghost (which appears as a floating blue light) haunts the fall. Another local belief is that a treasure trove lies somewhere within the fall and that one thousand human sacrifices are needed to retrieve it. Bopath Falls is in the Ratnapura District, Kuruwita Divisional Secretariat at Agalwatte village. Take the road from Columbo to Ratnapura and turn left along Devipahala road. After 3km the fall is reached. (The Dodam Falls is located close by).

Magnificent waterfall. Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred fig or "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove. There's a car park near the fall so you can travel by a vehicle. There's 750m to the waterfall if you park in car park in a busy day. But you can park near the waterfall entrance. You can go near the waterfall if it's not a rainy season. But be careful.

(Translated by Google) This waterfall is about 98 feet high and is located in the beautiful village of Angalawattanam inside the town of Kuruwita in the Ratnapura District. People believe that this waterfall is called Bopath Ella because of its shape similar to a Bo leaf. The waterfall is also surrounded by beautiful forests. The waterfall is fed by the Kuru River, a tributary of the Kalu River. No matter how beautiful the waterfall may seem on the surface, accidents have so far claimed the lives of nearly 100 people. Villagers say many people have died from slipping due to alcohol consumption. Legend has it that some rulers in history used to bathe in this place before worshiping the Samandevala. According to the villagers, Saman strongly believes that this place has the love of God. There are also a number of other myths associated with this waterfall, namely that a village girl who had an argument with her boyfriend committed suicide by jumping from this waterfall and her soul is still floating here. Another well-known fact is that there is an ancient treasure hidden in this waterfall and it takes about 1000 people to get it. No matter what the superstitious beliefs, this place close to the capital contributes immensely to our tourism industry. Many villagers make a living from this waterfall and live in this village. In fact, this waterfall is a treasure trove for the villagers of this village. (Original) උස අඩි 98කින් පමණ සමන්විත මේ දියඇල්ල රත්නපුර දිස්ත්‍රික්කයේ කුරුවිට නගරයෙන් ඇතුලත අඟලවත්තනම් සුන්දර ග්‍රාමයේ පිහිටා ඇත. මෙම දිය ඇල්ල පිහිටි ස්ථානයේ හැඩය බෝ කොළයකට සමාන නිසා මෙයට බෝපත් ඇල්ල ලෙස නම යෙදී ඇති බව මිනිසුන් විශ්වාස කරයි. මෙම දිය ඇල්ල අලංකාර වනාන්තරයකින්ද වට වී ඇත. කළු ගඟේ අතු ගංගාවක් වන කුරු ගඟ මගින් මෙම දිය ඇල්ල පෝෂණය වේ. මෙම දිය ඇල්ල මතුපිටින් කොතරම් සුන්දර වූවත් මේ වන විට මෙම දිය ඇල්ලේ සිදු වූ අනතුරු නිසා මිනිසුන් 100ට ආසන්න සංඛ්‍යාවක් ජීවිතයට සමු දී ඇත. බොහෝ පුද්ගලයන් මත්පැන් පානය නිසා ලිස්සා වැටීමෙන් මියගොස් ඇති බව ගම්මුන් පවසයි. තවද පුරාවෘත වල සඳහන් ආකාරයට ඉතිහාසයේ සිටි ඇතැම් පාලකයන් සමන්දේවාලය වැඳ පුදා ගැනීමට ප්‍රථමයෙන් මේ ස්ථානයේ දිය නෑම සිදු කල බව කියවේ. ගම්මුන් සඳහන් කරන ආකාරයට මෙම ස්ථානයට සමන් දෙවිඳුන්ගේ ඇල්ම බැල්ම ඇති බව දැඩි සේ විශ්වාස කරයි. එසේම මෙම දිය ඇල්ල හා සබැඳිව තවත් මිත්‍යා මත රාශියක් පවතී එනම් තම පෙම්වතා සමග බහින්බස්වූ ගැමි තරුණියක් මෙම දිය ඇල්ලෙන් පැන සිය දිවි නසාගත් බවත් තවමත් ඇයගේ ආත්මය මෙහි සැරිසරණ බවත්ය. සැවොම දන්නා තවත් සුප්‍රසිද්ධ කාරණයක් වන්නේ මේ දිය ඇල්ල තුළ පුරාණ නිධානයක් සඟවා ඇති බවත් එය ලබා ගැනීම සඳහා මිනිසුන් 1000ක් පමණ බිලිදිය යුතු බවත්ය. මිත්‍යා විශ්වාස කෙසේ වූවත් අගනගරයට ආසන්න මේ ස්ථානයෙන් අපේ සංචාරක ක්ෂේත්‍රය සඳහා ලැබෙන දායකත්වය ඉමහත්ය. මෙම දියඇල්ල තම ආදායම කරගෙන ජීවත් වෙන බොහෝ ගැමියන් මේ ග්‍රාමයේ ජීවත් වේ. ඇත්තවශයෙන්න්ම මෙම ග්‍රාමයේ ගැමියන්‍ට මේ දිය ඇල්ල නිධානයක්මය.

Beautiful waterfall and surrounding... The local authorities charge from visitors but doesn't have a decent toilet even... No proper place to view the fall, people walk through the bushes or the dangerous path through the rocks to get a decent view.. Could have done with a decent viewing gallery and a proper walking path.. littering is as usual.. people needs to be more disciplined and cautious about the environment....

Taking the shape of a Bo leaf or a “Bo path” (Ficus religiosa), Bopath falls lies in the village of Agalwatte in Kuruwita of Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. Though this is only 30m in height, the unique beauty of the waterfall draws many travelers to this place, all year round

Boath falls is one of the best waterfalls I have been to in Sri Lanka. Its a great place to cool off in one of the pools.

Marvellous Waterfall at Kuruwita, Rathnapura. Can reach closer to the Waterfall by a vehicle and nearly 3km away from the main road. No words to explain the beauty of the Waterfall and surrounding environment. However, it's said that so many people have lost their lives because of their negligence. We reached to the top of the Waterfall and the top is like a leaf of "Bo" leaf. I also noticed stupid people jumping from one edge of the top of Waterfall to the other edge and so many have fallen onto the Waterfall and died. So please follow your safety always. Can have bath near the Waterfall but on rainy days suddenly the water level can rise and you will get caught or even can die. We also had a bad experience with sudden rising of water level and with the blessings of God " Sumana Saman" we could save our lives.

Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred fig or "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name.

Such an amazing waterfall ❤️This is located in Kuruwita. This is also a place rich in natural diversity. Good place to have a good swim and a bath. There are several places for parking and the rates are reasonable. Water level could rise or fall without notice.

Narrow road to get to the place so if it's a busy day expect vehicle clogs. After parking you get to walk about 750m to the water fall. You have to walk through a shallow water pool to get their so get your shorts and slippers ready. Near the Bobath fall rocks are very slippery (as expected) so be precautious. Good place to have a bath but not on rainy day s. There's a car park much nearly to the entrance so if you're traveling by a small vehicle (car) avoid the first car park and head for the second car park.

The Bopath Falls (බෝපත් ඇල්ල) cascades in the shape of a bo (Ficus religiosa) tree (hence its name) and is the most comprehensively studied fall in Sri Lanka. Its source is the Kurugana River that later joins the Kaluganga River at Kurugaomaodara.It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the rathnpura district.The place is easily aaccessible. It is also a place rich in natural diversity. It is a great place to spend some free time,and it s a great place to visit.

🍃 Bopath Ella is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Has a unique shape of a ‘Bo’ leaf; hence the name. Has parking facilities near the falls. As this is very famous icon in Ratnapura district, bit crowded on public holidays and weekends.

Bopath Ella (Sinhala: බෝපත් ඇල්ල) is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District. This falls has a shape of a “bo” leaf and it gives the name “Bopath falls” Very beautiful place to visit specially during the summer cos then people can visit just bottom of the fall. It’s scary to go near the waterfall during the rainy season.

Crowded on weekends. You can come very close to the Bopath falls to park your vehicle. There are parking slots available. Ticket price for parking is 200. Entrence ticket is 50 per adult. You can have a bath.

Lovely place and awesome creation of the nature Anyone can enjoy no age restrictions Can carry anything like bags, phones,…etc

Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove.💓🤟

Amazing waterfall with a huge load of water flow. There is a large shallow pond which is safe to bathe and swim at the bottom.Also the surrounding nature is scenic and beautiful.

Nice waterfall, massive area, we went in early November, water level was good. Can cross the small river by foot and get a bit wet or take the free raft service. Then trek up to the base of the falls, nice area and not too crowded. Entry Rs 100 or Rs 150 for foreigners (not sure) includes boat service.

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Butiful watar full

Amazing nature.. biutifull place ❤❤❤❤

Nice place to visit

The waterfall is beautiful. People are leaving polythene glass bottles everywhere. Is it irresponsible or not worth it.

Best and Beautiful place. But reaching is little bit hard

Bopath ella  is a waterfall situated in the ratnapura district of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the sacred fig or "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove. There are vehicle parks, small shops on the entry way. Should by a ticket to enter. Can climb almost all the way up to the waterfall but should be carefull about the slippery stones.

Awesome naturel place. If you go there, Please do not dirty the place.

Great place surrounded by beautiful nature. So relaxing...

One of beautiful water fall in sri lanka called as a bopath falls its looks like bopatha. Bopatha is a leaf of bo tree.

It has 50 Rs ticket to enter the area but it was not well maintained. Has lot of monkeys and there is car parking as well. We went in August pretty much dry season though the waterfall is not much active then we were able to near the waterfall

Beautiful place. Have a small walk to the place. Please don't throw anything. Careful when it's raining.

Nice place

Upper part of the Bopath Ella waterfall

Bopath ella still remain as beautiful as it used to be. It falls down creating the heavenly view which you would never catch anywhere else I would say. Hugh water flow dings its usual rhythm, not knowing nobody is around to watch it and admire. Its so panic to see the place is desserted amd desperate, showing the tragic that happened to the country There were no single visitor there when we reached the place. I can remember how busy the place was when I visited it 1997. Even those days the place was producing income sources for a lot of people in different ways. Today it is vacant. But the fall, may be it does not what has happened falls down as usually adding never ending beauty to mother Lanka.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place. A super nice place to bathe or go boating. (Original) මාර ලස්සන තැනක්. නාන්න ඔරු පදින්න ඕන දේකට සුපිරි ලස්සන තැනක්.

Awesome place For enjoy...!

Nice place

Very nice waterfall . Nice place for bath and swim . Great tourists attraction

Beautiful place Its better to develop the road

Nice places

(Translated by Google) Lokantha to (Original) Lokanthaya

Best place to have a bath while enjoying nature.ample parking. Must get tickets when you enter to the waterfall .for local adult 50.bit crowded during the weekend.

Nice place to be

Beutifull place to visit. Free and quiet environment...

Really beautiful waterfall in the ratnapura district. You need to buy tickets and enter to the waterfall, and also there is a Very safe place to have a good swim and a bath.

Beautiful waterfall although the view is covered from the island in the middle of the river. The water is shallow, so you can walk very close to the waterfall. There’s a ticket counter at the gate and no queue was there on the day I went. Seating areas and a viewing terrace is also there.

Bopath Falls is a breathtakingly beautiful waterfall located in the village of Agalwatta in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. The cascading waterfalls down from a height of 30 meters (95 feet) through a narrow opening, creating a stunning display of nature's power and beauty. The name 'Bopath Ella' is derived from the shape of the stream, which collapses in the form of a Bo leaf when there is water. The first body of water falls through a narrow opening, then expands, reminding us of the shape of a palm leaf. However, it's important to be cautious and mindful when visiting this beautiful site. With over 80 reported deaths so far, it's crucial to avoid reckless behavior such as climbing along the slope of the falls or going there under the influence of alcohol. Overall, Bopath Falls is a must-visit spot for anyone who loves nature and appreciates its awe-inspiring beauty. But it's essential to prioritize safety and respect the power of nature while enjoying this amazing natural wonder

There’s a small entrance fee for all who visits. No alcohol consumption and littering allowed in the area. And good that there’s police officers are there in civil to monitor such activities and for the safety.

Amazing place! With view of beautiful waterfall. Whenever you go there you should check upper satge of waterfall. Avoid rainy season and hike with your own risk😍😍

This leaf-shaped waterfall is very popular amongst tourists. You can easily reach to the bottom of the fall through trees. But, water sudden rise in the water level in the rainy season can be dangerous. To reach the top of the waterfall, you must take a moderately difficult trail. Visit the place and have fun in the water.

Very beautiful place in the world.. Bopath Ella (Sinhala: බෝපත් ඇල්ල) is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred fig or "bo" (බෝ) tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove.🌎❤️

It's one of best water falls in Sri Lanka mostly hidden from world.

Great place to visit. This has a large bath area. Parking facility available. Changing rooms available. Stunning view when go bit closer. Watch out for stones which is slippery. If you are late for lunch, it’s pretty hard to get lunch in the close by shops. So plan your meal time and head to the places for lunch between 12-2pm

Bopath Ella is a waterfall situated in the Ratnapura District of Sri Lanka. It has a shape very similar to the leaf of the Sacred fig or "Bo" tree, which has earned it this name. The waterfall is a major tourist attraction in the country. Local myths say that it is haunted and that it hides a treasure trove.

Dangerous, But you can have coolest bath on clear water. Be safe ❤️

This is a very nice and very famous waterfall & 30m tall. This is in Kuruwita (Agalawatta) area rathnapura Disctrict in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka.

About 400m journey from the vehicle park to the waterfall. There also need to walk about 200 meters to the nearest point of the fall. Barge is available to cross the shallow water. You can even walk across it. There are few close by resorts too.

It is mavalouse water falls.Unfortunatly we couldn't go near it because of rain lots of water there.

Very nice place

Very attractive beautiful waterfall , you can have a bath from waterfall . ,but be careful 84 people have died fallen from the waterfall when they try to climb up to the waterfall , so don't do that You can get very pleasure from this place if you can plz don't destroy environment.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Can be reached the destination with few hours from Colombo.

Road is not good. Can have a bath there, lot of small shops there, car park is spacious, near kuruvita town..... 20 min journey from kuruvita

Most beautiful and most eye catching place in kuruwita.It is a beautiful water fall.The water is very cold.you can bath in alla safety.The way to enter the waterfall have many kinds of shops.so you can buy any gifts for you lovers.really good place to relax your mind.

Love that place. Very clear water..

Wonderful ❤

Beautiful

Beautiful waterfall

Very good place

Very Beautiful place in Srilanka ❤️

So far the best waterfall I've been in Srilanka. Try going upwards to avoid the excess crowd and also enjoy the breathtaking view of the waterfall.

Awesome place to hangout. 😍🥰

My traveling place waterfall"Bopath

Beautiful place. Cool water from mountains. Great place to relax.

Nice waterfall in rathnapura area. Ticket price is 20 rupees in 7th august 2020 cool pure water from mountains

Great plaae to visit

One of the main, Bopath Falls is a beauty in all kinds of ways. Bathing is possible at your own risk. I enjoyed the view here so much and love to be there again.

Bopathella falls is situated in Kuruvita and this falls is tourist attraction. When you enter to the falls' zone it will cost 20 rs for tickets. And there is a water stream with small reppids. You can also bath there. To reach the falls you have to pass the stream and small woods with bamboo trees End of the bamboo trees u will have a first closet glimpse of the falls. And also you have to pass small rocks. Beware small rocks so slippy. There is a small natural pool at the base of the falls. You can have a bath too. Beware when you bath water level can be increase.

Great place and wonderful nature

Amazing place to spend some free time and have a swim at a natural pool. Very amazing and beautiful place in Sri Lanka. Highly Recommended

Grateful

It was really amazing waterfall to see

A beautiful waterfall and ecological environment surrounded, would be recommend for bath with care.

A nice place to go with friends and family and have a good time, even a bath. Beware when it rains up country as suddn flood water may come.

Beautiful & road is not so good

Excellent. Sri Lankan nature lovers ,pls safe the nature

Wonderful Place. Have a car park near the waterfall and you go near the waterfall by the boat or you can go by foot.please do not bath when the water level is high. Otherwise its okay. Before bathing ask locals for a safe place.

Nice place to enjoy tour & you can get goods and cook them in island which situated in river 😍