Kuda Ravana Ella waterfall
★ 4.3 ｜ 716 reviews
Scenic roadside waterfall · Ella nature spot · Popular stop
📍 V28V+FRM, A23, Ella, Sri Lanka
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Hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
The full picture
A tiered waterfall located directly alongside the A23 road, serving as a popular and highly accessible landmark for travelers passing through Ella.
It suits road trippers, photographers, and families looking for a scenic nature break without a long trek.
The falls are most impressive during the rainy season when the water flow is at its peak.
💡 Park in the designated area just past the waterfall if you are driving toward Ella to avoid blocking the main road.
Visitors love
- easy roadside access
- convenient parking nearby
- dramatic rainy season flow
- great photo opportunities
- no long trek required
Some note
- slippery rocks and paths
- potential for local scams
- navigation can be confusing
- light flow in dry months
- dangerous ladders on climbing routes
Good to know
- is it good for kids?
- Yes, the viewing platform by the road is safe and easily accessible for children.
- is it OK on a rainy day?
- Yes, the falls look their best in the rain, though paths and rocks become very slippery.
- how long to stay?
- A typical visit to view the falls and take photos lasts about 10 to 15 minutes.
- is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews.
Visitor reviews
★★★★★
I have stopped at this waterfall every time we have driven past because the viewing platform is right by the road which makes it an easy quick stop. If you are heading towards Ella there is parking just past the waterfall which makes it convenient to pull over. The falls look their best during the rainy season and it is a great spot to stretch your legs and spend 10-15 minutes enjoying the scenery.
★★★★★
Ravana Waterfalls is an easy stop along the road and definitely worth a quick visit. There’s a short path that brings you closer to the waterfall, making it easy to explore. Be careful though, as it can be quite slippery. A beautiful and refreshing spot to see!
★★★★★
one of the most scenic waterfalls you can visit near Ella, easily viewable from the road and popular with both locals and tourists.
Easy to access — You can often see the waterfall right from the roadside without a long trek.
Great photo spot — Especially in the rainy season when water flow increases, the cascading tiers create dramatic scenery.
Best views depend on season — During dry months, flow can be much lighter; the waterfall looks its best in wetter months.
★
Warning:
Be careful of the scammer grandpa!
We wanted to visit the Kuda Ravana Ella Waterfall, but our navigation sent us to the wrong spot. Google Maps will Guide you to a road, but everyone is walking next to the railway. While we were figuring out our next steps, a local old man offered to show us the way. At first, we thought he would eventually point out a sign and let us continue on our own, but he kept walking with us. The path became so complicated that we wouldn’t have found the way without him.
When we arrived at the waterfall (don’t think it was the right spot, because we were at t
★★★★★
Beautiful waterfall and was well worth the little hike from the stream
Quiet with no crowds, but it does take some climbing / scrambling to get there. We encountered a couple who returned following a fall from the small ladders on the way there, who advised us to be careful. If you climb with your feet slightly pointed to the left it should be okay.
It was quite slippery due to the rain but was so worth it!