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  • 2/5 Shafi Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Very difficult to reach there even in a vehicle and you have to climb up. Not possible with children and family. But you can't return after going there spending lot of time..so think before going. Ok for bachelors
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deshika J. 7 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Bomburu Falls is a beautiful waterfall. There is a beautiful meadow near the falls. A great place to take photos. More people visit this on weekends and holidays. There is a free environment where you can go with small children. You have to walk about one and a half kilometers from the car park to visit the falls. A ticket must be obtained to visit the falls. Even if money is charged, minimum sanitary facilities too are not still provided for the tourists. Prices of tickets in August 2023 for domestic tourists Rs. 50 for foreign tourists Rs. 500
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sudeepa m. 1 year ago on Google
    Most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chamara K. 10 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    This is the most amazing and the spectacular waterfall which I have ever seen in Sri Lanka. There are no words to describe the beauty of that place. It gives the feeling of a heaven in Sri Lanka. You have to walk about one and half kilometres to reach this beautiful waterfall and you will not feel exhausted once you see the waterfall. 😍😍😍

  • 5/5 Nupa Badramali K. 6 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Bomburu Ella, located in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, is a captivating cascade surrounded by lush greenery. The falls, plummeting from a height of 50 meters, create a mesmerizing spectacle. Visitors can take a nature walk through the forested area to reach this enchanting natural wonder, offering a serene escape.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chamara A. 2 months ago on Google • 86 reviews New
    Just woooow...... Its hard to go there. Need to walk 1.5km to see the bomnburufalls. Absolutely, amazing❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Up S. 11 months ago on Google
    The most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sudesh I. 8 months ago on Google
    This is one of the beautiful waterfall, in Sri Lanka. If you around, visiting this place is must. There's a trail about 1.5Km long with some hiking. If it's a raining season, waterfall is more beautiful. But waking could difficult. Need to allocate half a day for this and entrance fee also applicable. (Local 50 RS & foreign 2$)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Malinsa Thevindee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Attractive place to travel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 janith s. 1 year ago on Google
    The widest waterfall in srilanka. Beautiful place. 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thinesh G. 1 year ago on Google
    St.Clair’s falls vs Bomburu ella . . St. Clair’s Waterfall is one of Sri Lanka’s widest waterfalls, and referred to as the “Little Niagra of Sri Lanka”. Although the cascade is just off the Hatton – Talawakele road, it is one of the most picturesque waterfalls as it runs through green hills and lush tea estates. The waterfall got its name from the St. Clair Tea Estate– the tea estate in which it runs through Bomburu Ella falls (also known as Perawella falls) is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is 50 meters high and is situated in Sita Eliya Kandapola forest reserve. This beauty belongs to both Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts. Some consider this beauty as the most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka, making this a must-visit destination for every traveller ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janeth F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sri Lanka. There is car parking available at the bottom of the hike starting point. We came in an rosa bus there were considerable amount of parking space available. There is a huge incline in the steps in the beginning. But once its passed we can straightaway walk till the view point. There are so many village venders on the side of the road. It would be better if you can buy something from them as a help. It’s better if you can wear shoes during the hike as the road can be bit slippery especially on rainy days. Be careful from the leachers. This is around 30min-40min hike. But it’s not hard at all. Try beli mal(herbal drink) from the vendors. 1st you will find a half way made bridge. You can go from this bridge and cross the river from the end of the bridge and reach the other end and continue the hike till the view point. The other way is go straight passing the bridge without going from it. Then also you will reach the waterfall. This waterfall is huge. When you reach the end of the waterfall you can cross the water form that point as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ravindu j. 9 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    It would be a shame to travel all the way to Sri Lanka and not see at LEAST one or two of its beautiful waterfalls. During our two months of travel throughout the country, we were able to visit 20 of these amazing natural beauties! One waterfall that was particularly impressive to us was Bomburu Ella, located near Nuwara Eliya in the hill country of Sri Lanka. While it is only 50m high, it is the widest waterfall in the whole country and is truly MASSIVE.. especially when you are looking at it from up close. Bomburu Ella Waterfall is one of the best waterfalls in all of Sri Lanka, and conveniently located less than an 30 minutes outside of Nuwara Eliya. Of all the waterfalls you can visit from Nuwara Eliya, this is the one we would recommend. If you are considering adding a visit to Bomburu Falls to your itinerary, There are a few things you may want to know beforehand. This article is your one stop shop for everything you need to know to visit Bomburu Ella Falls. We will cover how to get there, the best time to visit, and other imortant things to know before you go! Bomburu Ella is nearby to Hakgala, Sri Lanka. The closest city is Nuwara Eliya, just 30-40 minutes by car/motorbike/tuk-tuk. Here is the Google Maps Pin. While Bombara Ella Waterfall is most accessible from Nuwara Eliya, it is also less than 2 hours from both Ella and Badulla. If you can spare an extra hour, you can visit from these two cities as well. The entry fee for the falls is 500 Rupees ($2-3) per person. You can also expect to pay about 100 rupees ($0.30) for parking at the start of the hike. Bomburu Ella Waterfall is open to travelers 24/7. However, you will obviously want to go in the daylight. Sunrise in Sri Lanka is around 6:00 am and the sun is usually out of sight by 6-7 pm year-round. Keep this in mind if you are planning to drive your own transportation (we took a motorbike). You will not want to drive back to your accommodation in the dark. Nuwara Eliya is rainy all year, but the driest months are January – March. These are great months to visit Bomburu Ella because it will be warm and dry. However, if you are visiting in the rainy season (especially November-December), the waterfall will be at at it’s peak–full and powerful! It is best to bring a raincoat in case you get wet or get caught in the rain! The best way to visit Bomburu Ella is by basing yourself in Nuwara Eliya. This “little England” town is the closest tourist city to the waterfall and has a ton of other things to do as well! From Nuwara Eliya, there are a couple of ways to reach Bomburu Ella We rented a motorbike in Nuwara Eliya while we were staying in the town for a few days. While it can sometimes be tricky navigating through the mountains, driving our own motorbike always makes for the best experiences! Having your own form of transportation allows you to come and go as you please, making is easier to be flexible in your schedule! If you are planning on renting a motorbike for the trip, be sure to check that it is more than 100cc. 100cc is not quite powerful enough to make it around in the mountains and it can be stressful trying to make it up the hills. Be careful while riding in the late afternoon because it is very likely that it will rain. We got stuck in the rain multiple times and it was not exactly a pleasant experience… You can prepare yourself a little better by purchasing a pancho at one of the local shops. This is SO helpful to have while driving in the rain. Renting a tuk-tuk is Sri Lanka is such a fun experience! In our opinion, a tuk-tuk is a little bit more difficult to drive than a motorbike. Especially in the mountains.. BUT we know that people do it all the time! After driving for a bit, you will get the hang of it! Tuk-tuks provide the same flexibility and convenience as a motorbike while also providing rain cover and a little bit more room to pack your things as well!

  • 5/5 Nilupulee W. 2 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    Amazing view. This is known as the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka. After a hike about 2 km from the vehicle park you can reach the destination. At first there was a stairway. You can see the beautiful cascades while hiking into the waterfall. To reach the other side of the waterfall you have to cross the water path. If the water level is high you can't cross it. However the view was scenic near the waterfall. There were small shops along the hike. The route to the waterfall has scenic views as well. It's better to visit in the early morning cause the crowd is less.

  • 5/5 Praneeth M. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    I visited Bomburu Ella, the most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. I absolutely adore this place! It's advisable to avoid rainy days; other times offer an even more enchanting experience. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Roshan S. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    The waterfall is beautiful and peaceful. It's like nature's artwork, with water flowing gracefully over rocks. It's a serene place to visit, surrounded by greenery and soothing sounds.

  • 5/5 Indeevara J. 8 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    It is one of the most beautiful waterfall in Srilanka. However sometimes water is blocked by a dam above it. Villager told water released once in 3days. Maybe due to the drought season. Better to check before visit if you need to see the true beauty of it. For me its still worth to see with less water.

  • 5/5 thushan r. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful palce❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Harindra K. 11 months ago on Google
    One of Very beautiful place in Nuwaraeliya area, bit hard to reach but through jungle but you can enjoy it more

  • 4/5 Shirley D. 10 months ago on Google
    It's a nice place to visit and refresh

  • 5/5 Hasara M. 1 year ago on Google
    Worthwhile to pay a visit!! 🤗

  • 1/5 somadasa e. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a very beautiful water falls in our country.Every body who goes there should get to mind to keep the place very clean.

  • 1/5 Nisala N. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It located in Nuwaraeliya to welimada road through ambathenna .3 Km from main road junction.any vehicle can go easily.nice environment please don't throw away plastic or other wasted things there.


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