Description

Olu Ella is situated in Yatiyantota town of Kegalle district. It stands at a height of 127 meters and is the 6th tallest waterfall of Sri Lanka and the tallest waterfall in the Kegalle district. It is also the highest waterfall connected with the Kelani River. Nicknamed as “Sri Lankan Niagara” this waterfall has never run dry even during the worst of droughts.

The source of the Olu Ella waterfall is Wee Oya originating from the 1200 meters Baranawa mountain which later connects to Welihel Oya in the Parusella area and then on to the Kelani River at Yatiyanthota. Olu Ella waterfall is 18 meters wide, 127 meters tall and falls in a total of four segments. An ancient wooden bridge lies across the Wee Oya which is made of wood during the colonial era to transport tea leaves. This bridge is said be the oldest wooden bridge in use in Sri Lanka up to date.