Sri Lanka is blessed with an immense amount of natural beauty – from sprawling national parks to pristine white-sand beaches. However, few things better highlight the raw natural beauty of the island than its picturesque waterfalls. While there are a great many of these scattered throughout the island, if you’re ever in the Pussellawa region, don’t miss out on the Ramboda Waterfall!
The Ramboda Waterfall is the 11th highest waterfall found in Sri Lanka – and is among the top 1000 tallest waterfalls in the world. The fall is sourced by the Panna Oya which is a tributary of the much larger Kothmale Oya. One of the Ramboda’s most unique features is that two tributaries join together at the waterfall to form a distinct Y shape. This is quite a rare occurrence in nature and it smakes this waterfall one of the most must-visit destinations in the entire Pussellawa region.
The hike up to the waterfall can be quite the experience in on of itself. The verdant forests that surround the fall are teeming with life. You’ll surely spot a number of chirping birds – maybe even a few endemic ones. What’s more, troops of langur and macaque are common in these parts, so keep an eye out for their wily antics as well.