Ravana Falls Ella — Waterfall, Legend, How to Visit 2025

Ravana Falls

A 25-meter waterfall by the road between Ella and the coast — one of the island's most accessible and photogenic waterfalls. Ravana Falls is named after the demon-king from the Ramayana epic, who, according to legend, hid the kidnapped Princess Sita here. Beautiful story, beautiful waterfall.

Legend

Ramayana

According to Sri Lankans, King Ravana wasn't a villain but a powerful ruler of ancient Sri Lanka. He kidnapped Sita, wife of Prince Rama, and hid her in caves near this waterfall. Rama came with his monkey army for his wife — you know the rest.

Cave

Near the waterfall is Ravana Ella C...

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Duration

Minimum0.5 hours

Recommended0.5 hours

Maximum1 hours

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to January for fullest water flow. Early morning for fewer tourists. Dry season (Dec-Apr) for easier access.

Crowd Level

Moderate — comfortable

Official Website

How to Get There

6km from Ella town center on Ella-Wellawaya road. Tuk-tuk 10 min or walk 1 hour. Visible from the road — can't miss it.

What to Expect

Three-tiered waterfall cascading over rocks. Pool at base. Can climb on rocks near the falls. Vendors selling snacks and drinks. Gets very full during rainy season.

Best Photo Spot

From the viewing platform across the road. Close-up shots from the base. Best light in morning.

When to Visit

Best Time

OctNovDecJan

Good Time

FebMarApr

Avoid

MayJunJulAugSep

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Not available

Charging

No outlets

Mobile signal

Good

Facilities & Services

parking

vendors

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 6, 2026

24 hours

Note

Open 24/7, free entry. Roadside, 7 km from Ella. 25m waterfall. Best October-January (more water flow). Swimming possible (careful, slippery). Coconut vendors nearby.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Partially accessible

Audio Guide

Not available

Staff Assistance

Not available

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Officially no — rocks are slippery and currents strong. Some locals swim but it's not recommended. The pool is shallow and rocks are hazardous.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Ravana Falls

Best after rainy season (Oct-Jan) for maximum water flow. Swimming officially not allowed due to slippery rocks. Combine with Ravana Cave visit. Early morning less crowded.

6km from Ella town center on Ella-Wellawaya road. Tuk-tuk 10 min or walk 1 hour. Visible from the road — can't miss it.

Three-tiered waterfall cascading over rocks. Pool at base. Can climb on rocks near the falls. Vendors selling snacks and drinks. Gets very full during rainy season.

From the viewing platform across the road. Close-up shots from the base. Best light in morning.

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Average temperature by month

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Ravana Falls

Legend

Ramayana

Cave

Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

Crowd Level

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

When to Visit

Best Time

Good Time

Avoid

Connectivity

Facilities & Services

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Ravana Falls

Legend

Ramayana

Cave

Practical Information

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

Best Time to Visit

Crowd Level

How to Get There

What to Expect

Best Photo Spot

When to Visit

Best Time

Good Time

Avoid

Connectivity

Facilities & Services

Working Hours

Accessibility

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Travel Tips

Reviews

Weather

What else to see

Nine Arch Bridge

Little Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak (Sri Pada)

Sigiriya Lion Rock

Yala National Park

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Galle Fort

Mirissa Beach & Whale Watching