Wedda peni ella — Attraction in Central Province

Wedda Peni Ella is situated in Pitawala (36km from riverston) in the Matale district. It stands at a height of 3 meters. The waterfall is is served by the Thelgamuwa Oya which starts its journey from the Kirigalpoththa Mountain and flows through the Atanwala village. Wedda Peni Ella is said to have been inhabited by the aboriginals or ‘weddas’. Locals believe that the wedda chieftain slipped and fell to his death here which gives the waterfall its name “Wedda Peni Ella”. Wedda Peni Ella Fall lies in Atanwala just below the new bridge. Above the waterfall is a safe place to bath. But be cautious, the water level in the thelgamuwa oya can rise at once. Road is only accessible through a higher ground clearance vehicle or a three wheeler/bike. Not...

Wedda peni ella is a small waterfall fed by the Thelgamu oya near Athnawala in Riverstone area. According to the folklore a wedda (a member of a minority indigenous group of people in Sri Lanka) chieftain once fell in to the water fall and died while trying to cross it. Hence the name "Wedda peni ella“. The road going through the village crosses the stream just before the water fall but it doesn't offer a good view of it. It's little difficult to reach the actual water fall because the is no official path to it.

The top part of water fall where the stream flows in a flat plain is a very popular spot for bathing. It has a very nice view offers a large area for bathing. The stream is very safe but need to stay alert for flash floods during the...

This waterfall is located somewhat isolated compared to other waterfalls in the area. The road leading to the fall is also bumby. But it is quite unique and worth the journey. The fall is located very close to the main road. You can have a good bath. But the water levels can rise even without rain to the area. There are recorded fatalities in the fall due to the sudden rise in...