Dehana Ella Water Fall

Dehana Ella fall is catchy water fall situated in wewalwaththa village. This fall is 73m in height and the stream is known as Dehena Dola.

A small opening in the stone at the base of the pool near the fall is called 'Gathula', meaning 'inside of the stone'. It is said that during heavy rain, the caves surrounding the fall are totally submerged and the road becomes obscured by mist. However, during dry spells the flow is languid. The land towards the top of the fall has been denuded for timber and tea plantations, which has caused the depletion of aquifers.

Folklore says that this waterfall was used as a torture chamber by an regional king in the ancient times. Therefore this was known as “Damana” Ella which became Dehena Ella with time. This waterfall is also known as the "GASLABU ELLA" among the locals.

Do visit these places but make sure you leave the place the way it was when you entered in the first place . Don't leave anything but footprints.