Waterfalls - Galboda Ella

Galboda Ella (Galboda Falls)

Galboda is important to travelers mainly because of Galboda waterfall. And also it is said that Galboda has the water with the highest gravity in South Asia. It is the tastiest too.

Galboda Falls is a very beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. Located in a quiet rural area it is quite hard to reach this amazing place in a private vehicle, but it is possible to reach there by a motorbike, a tuk-tuk or a vehicle with a good ground clearance.

Galboda Railway Station

Galboda Railway Station

But the easiest way is using the train. More than 95% of the visitors use the train. Is is the most convenient way. And in bonus, you get to experience an amazing train ride along the misty hills of the upcountry.

The view of the railway from above the hills

From the Railway Station to the waterfall you need to take a walk for about an hour. But you won't feel tired, becase the along the way you get a fascinating view. A climb through the hills between beautiful tea estates will be a nice experience for you. Most of the times you will experience the mist in the hills. It's really beautiful.

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The road to Galboda F

Galboda waterfall is situated within one hour walking distance from the railway station. It is 30 meters in height, beautiful, virgin & ever young due to the high rainfall received to the catchments area through out the year.( the closest town is Watawala, where received the highest annual rainfall out of the country ). Therefore, not like other waterfalls, travelers are advised to visit Galboda waterfall in August, the dry season. Because the natural water pool is suit & safe for bath in dry seasons.