What is the name of Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall, which drops about 240 metres?

Bambarakanda Falls is Sri Lanka’s tallest waterfall, with a drop of about 240 metres.

The waterfall is located in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, near the town of Haputale. It descends from the surrounding mountain forests in a long, narrow stream rather than as a broad curtain. Its elevation and steep setting help explain its great height.

Bambarakanda is often compared with Diyaluma Falls, another major Sri Lankan waterfall. Diyaluma is generally regarded as the country’s second-highest waterfall, while Bambarakanda holds the height record. Ravana Falls is also famous, but it is much shorter and is associated with local legends connected to the Ramayana.

The waterfall’s flow changes during the year. Wet-season rain can make the cascade substantially more powerful, while dry periods may produce a thinner ribbon of water. The surrounding highlands are known for tea plantations, forests, and cool mountain conditions.