Diyaluma Waterfall

Diyaluma is the 3rd highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.  Its hight is approximately 170M from the sea level. 

The waterfall is located along the Koslanda to Welawaya road in the Badulla District.
 From  Koslanda town to waterfall distance is approx 6 Km, and from waterfall to  Welawaya distance is 13km.



If you are planning a trip along the wallawaya, buttala and katharagam diyaluma is a place you must visit. 

 Myth Stories and Legends

 

Myth story tells that woman belonging to a lower caste and  king had love. Since king cant continue love with lover cast women they deiced to run away. They came to area where the waterfall currently exist and tried to climb the mountain. King could made it but the women couldn't do it. women fallen down from the hill and died. King  was so upset and it says that the tears fallen from the kings eyes are fallen as the waterfall.

When should visit Diyaluma waterfall

Diyaluma waterfall is more beautiful in rainy seasons. The best moth to see waterfall is October since it is the month has best rainfall. Other rainfall moths are January, April, May, June, July, August, September. If you like coolest climate August is the best month. If you like warmest climate April is the best month to see the waterfall.

Distance and How to reach Diyaluma waterfall

From Colombo to Diyaluma waterfall distance is approx 190 Km and it is 5 hour and 30 min.

Bus fare from Colombo to Wellawaya is around USD 3 and from wellawaya to waterfall its only 13 Km and you can find another bus at cheep rate. If you need more comfortable you can hire a tuk tuk from wellawaya to waterfall around USD 8 to 10.

If you get a hired vehicle (Car or Van) from Colombo to Diyaluma Waterfall it will cost about  approx USD 80.

Buses are available at morning to late evening from Colombo to Wellawaya. times from 

  

Where to Stay

Hotels are available in Buttala, Ella Wellawaya area from USD 30 to USD 50.
Eg
Diyalumma Falls Inn,  Tp no +9457 5 678910
Amarasinghe Guest Hiuse, Visit Hotel
Olympus Plaza Hotel,  Visit Hotel

Security Measures

It is advice not to bath from the waterfall since stones can fall with the water.

Other than diyaluma there are meny waterfalls in Sri Lanka like Dunhinda, Ravana, Bambara Kanda, Bopath ella.