Distance from Colombo – 87 km (2 hours 36 minutes)

Manella Waterfalls are situated in the Kegalle district. Manella Falls consist of two falls with the heights of 20 meters and 6 meters. Both the falls are surrounded by giant ferns and Pandanus tectorious. Villagers believe that there is a magical eel with a golden earring living here and hence the place is guarded by god Manella. The villagers tie religious objects to Nuga trees and chant for rain during droughts as homage to it. History says ancient Sri Lankan King Walagamba (103 BC) took refuge and organised his armies at this fall.

Getting to Manella Waterfalls

From Colombo take the Colombo – Kandy Road up until Yakkala. At the Yakkala junction turn right on to the Yakkala – Radawana Road. Continue towards Nittambuwa passing Hanwella. At the Hanwella – Kirindiwela – Urapola Road take the 2nd exit onto Talduwa-Meewitigammana Road. Passing Gonagala reach Kegalle. At Dippitiya junction in Kegalle turn left on to Weragala Road and go about 3 km until you reach Manella waterfalls.

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