At the peak of Diyaluma Falls in Sri Lanka, you will find a serene natural infinity pool overlooking a 772-foot (220-metre) waterfall. Located near the town of Koslanda in the Badulla District, the waterfall is the second-largest in Sri Lanka, making it a must-see attraction for explorers visiting the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Diyaluma Falls is formed from the Pungala Oya, a Sri Lankan river that runs 427m (1,401ft) above sea level. Up the river, a whole host of spectacular smaller falls can be found, but Diyaluma is the one you don’t want to miss.
The Diyaluma folktale
The horsetail waterfall is the setting for a tragedy in a local fable in which a chief was wrongly exiled from his clan into the highlands. The man wanted to rejoin his tribe but all the entrances to the region were guarded, so he used a rope to climb down the cliff.
As he climbed down, the man slipped on one of the rocks and fell to his death. Filled with empathy for the man, the gods created a torrent of water to flow over the cliff and cover any evidence of the death.
The creation from the gods is where the name comes from, with a “rapid flow of water” translating directly in Sinhalese to Diyaluma.
The best way to get here
Embrace the culture and take a stunning journey from Ella to the falls by tuk-tuk. The journey only costs around 4,000 rupees (£16.82) and is definitely worth it for the whole experience.
Once in the area, there are two places to start the climb to Diyaluma Falls.
One option is hiking from the bottom near the village of Koslanda. This is considered quite difficult as it takes around an hour of steep, off-road climbing. But if you’re up for the challenge, there are lovely cool pools waiting for you at the top.
The other option is much easier, and that is to walk up from Poonagala village. From here it is around 30 minutes walk along a path.
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