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The 15m tall Rahas Ella fall made up of two sections, formed by a brook (that flows from Devalegammedda village to Upper Wattegama) of the Ravan Oya (river), which begins in the Hunnasgiriya mountain range (1437m). At the base of the fall is a deep cleft, which makes for dangerous bathing. After Wattegama, the brook joins the Mahaweli River in the Iriyagasthennna GS Rahas Ella Forest Reserve.
The surrounding four hectares of woodland includes species such as teak, jack and palmyra (Caryata urens), and the area’s wildlife includes mongoose, and a rare species of chameleon.
The fall’s eco-system has taken quite a battering over time, starting when the British stripped out indigenous flora and fauna and replaced it with cocoa and rubber, and even now, further deforestation and colonisation is causing soil erosion.
The nearby Wavulugala cave is believed to have once been the refuge of ancient King Sri-Wickrema Rajasinhe. According to folklore, the King placed his umbrella under the cascading waters of the fall, which parted, and revealed a stone door of a cave. Villagers say that those who come here to bathe alone often see a mysterious red object in the water and that those who try to retrieve it face...
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Rahas Ella truly lives up to its name. It feels like a secret paradise hidden in the forest. The sound of the water, the fresh air, and the peaceful surroundings create a perfect escape from the busy world. The short hike to the waterfall is enjoyable and fairly easy, with beautiful scenery along the way. It's less crowded than other falls, which makes the experience even...
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The small water fall near Wattegama-Panvila road is not the real Rahas Ella Falls......
If you want to see the real Rahas Ella Falls you must climb from that small fall(near the road) and you should trek about 2km through the Ravan Oya
Near the Rahas Ella there's a cave where last King Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe stayed for 2 days and escaped to Meemure...
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