Andahelena Ella - Elpitiya Waterfall

A beautiful waterfall to see near Galle. You have to go a short distance through the jungle to see this waterfall. This very beautiful and quiet environment heals our mind. The part above the falls is also very beautiful. You can also bathe here. But you have to bathe very carefully.

Great place to visit. Beautiful scenery and a nice little path you got to find your way through. Loved it! The only thing that I feel bad about is the pollution the reckless visitors have done to this beautiful place 🙁

Best option for people who like to do peaceful, small and easy hike and trekking. No too far from the main road. You will find very safety and beautiful natural pools top of the waterfall.

One of best places to have a cool jungle experience with a waterfall. Waterfall is located at a distance of about 100 meters from the beginning of the jungle. The waterfall is very nice and little bit small. Upper side of the fall can be reached through the stairway located at left side of the waterfall. There is a low depth natural pool at the up and you can reach another natural pool of can travel along the water stream further 50 meters. Safe place for a bath.

Very beautiful place. More popular among foreigners. There are several car parking areas and small shops around to have food. Very friendly villagers. Very scenic environment. There's a bit of a long foot path to reach the waterfall. We noticed a few sharp edged tree roots on the way. Need to be a bit careful when walking down. Please make sure you keep the place clean if you ever visits. We saw several water areas down the way to the waterfall. Good place to visit

This is a beautiful place attracted mostly by foreigners. It has a long trail down the forest. We can reach up to the entrnce of the watwefall by vehicle. There are several parking spaces down the route. Also there are places to buy food. Villagers are helping visitors. Be careful when walking down towards the waterfall since there were sharp edged roots. Leaches also there. But not much. The route is considerbly okay. Scenic environment

Short trek to the waterfall takes approx 20 minutes(You have to cross a shallow river at two points). I’ve been there twice, the first time: the water levels were high and the crowds were less but when we went recently there were crowds while the water levels were a bit low. Nevertheless, a great experience! Also, be careful when leaving your food/items while bathing as there are lots of monkeys around!!

With regards to parking, many locals have opened up their home gardens as “parking areas” (paid) so it’s quite safe to leave your vehicle there. We parked at the first parking area and the lady who owned the house was nice enough to let us change in her home! Roads from Colombo to the location are pretty decent too.

Would definitely recommend for a day trip.

Amazing little waterfall located near Galle. Water level is very low in dry season. There are several places for having a bath protectively. But we have noticed that this place is polluted recently by people and the most sophisticated reason we thought is the intense publicity. Majority of the travelers know the value of protecting nature but some are not.

We visited this place on 21/11/2020 and here's a summery of our experiences and advices.

1. Visit the place as early as possible. Morning times are preferred if you want to spend some quality time with friends.

2. Road to the ella is not much developed. Best to go with a vehicle having minimum 160mm ground clearance(toyota allion)

3. The eco system is very sensitive. Don't shout, spoil or use any polythene, plastic, glass materials on your way. Sadly we saw the narrow footpath had lots of small glass pieces in. Be careful.

4. Parking for vehicles can arrange at near by houses. Those People are friendly. They happily accept some money for the trouble. Usually 100/= minimum per vehicle.

5. If you going to bath, make sure to put your clothes on a backpack and wear some shoes. There is a small hike involved across rocks and wet, slippery rocky places. Best to free your hands and comfortable shoes.

6. Beware of thieving little monkeys. They grab and run any stuff they can. Witnessed some experience. So strictly don't bring any foods.

7. Must visit the place as a group. Don't go 1 or 2 persons as there are some dangerous places to cross and you will need team support in case of an injury.

8. Some places in upper natural pool is deep at 8 to 9 feet so know where you go.

Just 15 mins away from the highway exit, and it’s an easy accessible spot for a quick dip

There is the beautiful villa called villa vibe on the same road when u reach the waterfall, 5 mins away!

Perfect place for accommodation!!

The waterfall has a 20 to 30 min trail among beautiful jungle with tiny water paths

There is a stairway when you reach the main waterfall, if you take the stairs and go up there is a private pool kinda place for you to chill! And it’s beautiful!!

It was very beautiful experience. Beautiful trail to the waterfall from the village. There are many car parking spaces are available.
As well as short eats and beverages can find from the village.
Villager are so kind and helpful. No need a guide to go there.
Can have a safe bath there. And there are so many fishes, so you can get a free massage also.
Make sure to visit this waterfall in rainy season, otherwise no point I guess, since it was drain time there was no much of water. Even to get a proper bath.
I dont know why Sri Lankan People are so selfish. they bring garbage to this environment and leave them there. Even no one wants to collect them and recycle in a proper way.
So please make sure to bring everything back, you take there.
We must protect these type of places.

Very Beautiful Place, have safe place to bath

It is a beautiful waterfall that can be visited after a short walk. Use the natural pool at the top to climb the stairs near the waterfall to bath. Go there and save the environment, leaving only the footprints.

Very beautiful location.
Final 200 meters of the road is a bit rough, though cars and vans do arrive frequently. Locals have arranged space for parking in their yards.
From parking, there's a hike of around 100m into the jungle, over some rough terrain.
There is a descent size pool at the foot of the waterfall. The fish massage is free 😉

Please don't litter, and enjoy your visit..!

It's a lovely waterfall where you have to go through a small jungle. Not many people are there so can have a nice time. It's not a very big waterfall but you can go far up as told.

Superb place to traveland bath. but please don't put your garbage there. feel the nature.

Amazing location. Very close to kurundugahahathakma highway interchange. Hiding adventure location in the cool rainforest. Very safe bathing pool is locate here...

Hidden waterfall.
Beautiful place to visit through a forest.
There is a pool in the upper part which is suitable for a bath.
Plz leave only footprints and memories.
Do not put garbage.

Beautiful place in Elpitiya area. Quite and cool. You have to walk about 400m through a water streem maximum deep about to your knees. Very clean and cool water. Then you can find the waterfall. It is not a big one. But beautiful. You can climb to the top of waterfall. There are many natural pools at the top of waterfall. You can have a bath safly there. But there are some deep places also.

Great place to bath.