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St.Clair's Falls | Talawakele | GoPlaces Sri Lanka
Height : 80 meters
District : Nuwara Eliya
Place : Talawakele
St. Clair's Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It is called the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka and is one of the most politically discussed environmental entities in Sri Lanka.
It is situated 3 km west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.[1] The falls derived its name from a nearby tea estate. The Falls is 80m high and hence 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. St. Clair's falls comprises two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall) and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall) which is 50m high and was created by a tributary of Kotmale Oya.
Route from Colombo to St. Clairs Falls Route from Nuwara Eliya to St. Clairs falls
Though : Hatton Road
Distance : 29 km
Travel time : 1 hour
Driving directions : see on google map
Downstream to the main fall is a second waterfall of 50 m in height called Kuda Ella, which is best visible at the curve near 90 km post. At this point, though far, complete fall of St. Clairs is visible including the last section that was partly hidden.
The main fall is located 3 km from Talawakele.
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Unfortunately the recently commissioned Upper Kotmale Hydro power project has effected seven waterfalls out of which 5 are major tourist attractions in the country. These are:
Devon Falls
St Claire’s Falls
Puna Oya Ella Falls – ( 70% reduction in the water flow)
Ramboda Ella Falls – ( 50% reduction in the water flow)
Dunsinane Falls ( Pandalu Oya Falls)
St. Andrews Falls (50m) – expected to disappear altogether
St Claire’s Falls waterfall will be one of the most effected waterfalls and the Government has ordered relevant authorities that enough water will be released so that the St. Clair’s waterfall will maintain a continuous flow of 47,250 m3 (1,668,618 cu ft) of water for 10 hours and 30 minutes daily, between sunrise and sunset. But the water has dwindled to such an extent that it has lost all its glory now.
Little Niagara of Sri Lanka | St Clair's Falls | Talawakele | Goplaces Sri Lanka
St. Clair's Falls is billed as Sri Lanka's Nayagara, or 'king of waterfalls' due to its outstanding beauty. It is 80m in height and at 50m wide, and consists of two segments, known as 'Big St. Clair' and 'Small St. Clair'. Created by the Kotmale River, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, it flows down a slope through an abandoned tea estate that covers hundreds of hectares. It is one of six falls affected by the upper Kotmale hydro-power project
Not only St. Clairs Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls but also the widest in the country.
Most conveniently seen by the travelers on Hatton – Talawakelle Road, the twin waterfalls of St.Clairs cascades over three rock outcrops into a massive pool. The beautiful and most popular fall, located among tea gardens, carries a large volume of water, and is the widest waterfall in the country. The fall is situated over 500 m. away from the road, and one needs to walk down among the tea bushes at a steep gradient in order to reach it.
Located on the Kotmale Oya, this fall will be affected by the proposed Upper Kotmale Hydro Power Project, but for the benefit of the public a limited quantity of water will be released to prevent complete disappearance of the fall.
Downstream to the main fall is a second waterfall of 50 m in height called Kuda Ella, which is best visible at the curve near 90 km post. At this point, though far, complete fall of St. Clairs is visible including the last section that was partly hidden.
Height : 262Feet
Distance from:
Talawakele - 3KM
Nuwara Eliya - 26KM
Colombo - 162KM
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St Clair's Falls / St Clair's Ella
St Clair's falls (ශාන්ත ක්ලෙයාර් ඇල්ල ) situated 3 km west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.The falls derived its name from a nearby tea estate. The Falls is 80m high and hence 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. St. Clair's falls comprises two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall) and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall) which is 50m high and was created by a tributary of Kotmale Oya.
St. Clair's Falls - Nuwara Eliya
St. Clair's Falls (Sinhala: සාන්ත ක්ලෙයාර් ඇල්ල) is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
The falls are situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.[1]
The falls are located along the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, as it cascades over three rock outcrops into a large pool,[2] running through a tea estate, from which the falls derive their name from.[3] The waterfalls consist of two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall), which is 80 metres (260 ft) high and 50 metres (160 ft) wide and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall), which is 50 metres (160 ft) high and located immediately downstream of the main fall.[4] St Clair's falls are the 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
St Clair's Falls (Nuwara Eliya)
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By Train to watch St,Clair's Falls ,Ella, Srilanka
Ella (Sinhalese: ඇල්ල; Lit. water fall; Tamil: எல்ல) is a small town in the Badulla District of Uva Province, Sri Lanka governed by an Urban Council. It is approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 1,041 metres (3,415 ft) above sea level.[2] The area has a rich bio-diversity, dense with numerous varieties of flora and fauna. Ella is surrounded by hills covered with cloud forests and tea plantations. The town has a cooler climate than surrounding lowlands, due to its elevation. The Ella Gap allows views across the southern plains of Sri Lanka.
ELLA & NUWARA ELIYA, MAJESTIC WATERFALLS, TEA PLANTATIONS & PANORAMAS, SRI LANKA
This video showcases the main points of interest in and around the hill towns of Ella and Nuwara Eliya, both located in the central hilly region of Sri Lanka.
Ella, at altitude 1,041m above sea level is surrounded by beautiful tea plantations, tea factories, majestic waterfalls & trekking opportunities in the refreshingly cool hill climate.
Nuwara Eliya is a train journey away from Ella and this is Sri Lankas highest altitude town, at 1,868m above sea level. It can get quite chilly here so bring a warm sweater. Nuwara Eliya has beautiful parks & botanical gardens, a racecourse, a golf club and is often referred to as 'Little Britain'. As in Ella, there are beautiful tea plantations, panoramic viewpoints and spectacular waterfalls in the surrounding hills.
Locations in the video in and around Ella include: Ella village, Ella Rock, Little Adam's Peak, Dowa Temple, Rawana Ella waterfall, Rawana Cave.
Locations in the video from in & around Nuwara Eliya include: Victoria Park, Hakgala Botanic Gardens, Devon Falls, St.Clair Falls.
Further afield on the road to Kandy, you can see the Ramboda Falls and the Poona Oya Ella Falls.
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Lover's leap waterfall in Nuwara Eliya | ultimate srilanka 2019
Lovers Leap the waterfall is a fascinating trail through the Nuwera Eliya village life and with spectacular views of the surrounding area. To miss this slippery deadly waterfall would be a mistake, but be careful as you stand on top of it looking down that you don’t tumble into its evil clutches. The falls name interestingly came from two star struck lovers, who like Romeo and Juliet took their own lives for the sake of love. Hard to imagine two young lovers ending it all here in one last leap, a place where torrents of water smash down at hurtling speeds over a 30 metre craggy drop, passing a whole array of jagged rocks making the sound like a final drum-roll. The whole experience of watching it is hypnotic and one is left in awe how Mother Nature can create such a startling beautiful and yet a deadly spot that has mesmerised generations of travellers.
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St Clair's Fall
St. Clair's Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka. It is called the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka and is one of the most politically discussed environmental entities in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka: St. Clair's Falls, Talawakele, Dimbula, Sri Lanka
The St. Clair's Falls in Talawakele are 80 m high and No. 20 of Sri Lanka's highest falls. Due to their wideness they are also called Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. The St. Clair's Falls are part of the river Kotmale Oya and can be watched while driving down the street between A5 near Ramboda and A7 near Talawakele.
ST. CLAIR'S FALLS, TALAWAKELLE, SRI LANKA - 8th October 2018
St. Clair's Falls (Sinhalese: සාන්ත ක්ලෙයාර් ඇල්ල) is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
The falls are situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.[1]
The falls are located along the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, as it cascades over three rock outcrops into a large pool,[2] running through a tea estate, from which the falls derive their name from.[3] The waterfalls consist of two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall), which is 80 metres (260 ft) high and 50 metres (160 ft) wide and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall), which is 50 metres (160 ft) high and located immediately downstream of the main fall.[4] St Clair's falls are the 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka
St. Clair's Falls | Sri Lanka
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St. Clair's Water Fall - Sri Lanka
It is situated 3 km west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District. The falls derived its name from a nearby tea estate. The Falls is 80m high and hence 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. St. Clair's falls comprises two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall) and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall) which is 50m high and was created by a tributary of Kotmale Oya.
Coordinates 6°57′04″N 80°38′52″E
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RAMBODA FALLS NUWARA ELIYA - BEST WATERFALL IN SRI LANKA??
We stopped off at the spectacular Ramboda Falls outside of Nuwara Eliya on our way to Ella. This incredible waterfall has to be one of the largest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, and one of the most beautiful.
Video includes drone shots of Ramboda Falls and nearby Puna Falls as well as directions on how to get there. We stayed close by at Jetwing St Andrews - video about our experiences there tomorrow! #tbcasia #srilanka #travelvlog
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Bomburu Ella also known as Perawella Falls is a waterfall at Uva province of Sri Lanka. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts, approximately 15 km from Welimada town. Bomburu Ella is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
St Clair's Falls ( සාන්ත ක්ලෙයාර් ඇල්ල ) Nuwaraeliya Sri Lanka
St. Clair's Falls
St. Clair's Falls (Sinhala: සාන්ත ක්ලෙයාර් ඇල්ල) is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka and is commonly known as the Little Niagara of Sri Lanka. It is one of six waterfalls affected by the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project.
The falls are situated 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the town of Talawakele on the Hatton-Talawakele Highway in Nuwara Eliya District.[1]
The falls are located along the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River, as it cascades over three rock outcrops into a large pool,[2] running through a tea estate, from which the falls derive their name from.[3] The waterfalls consist of two falls called Maha Ella (Sinhalese The Greater Fall), which is 80 metres (260 ft) high and 50 metres (160 ft) wide and Kuda Ella, (Sinhalese The Lesser Fall), which is 50 metres (160 ft) high and located immediately downstream of the main fall.[4] St Clair's falls are the 20th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka.[5][6]