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ElijahElijah
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I will write review on Sinhala and English both. First I will write on English මූලින්ම මන් ඉංග්‍රීසි වලින් ලියලා ඉන්නම් පහලින් සිංහලෙන් ලියලා තියෙනවා. The best route to come Bambarakanda falls is 99 bus route that means badulla Colombo bus route you have to get down from kalupahana( if you are coming by bus the ticket price will be 250 SLTB price).Then you have to go 4km on Bambarakanda falls road.After that you will meet the entrance to Bambarakanda falls.They are taking a ticket for entrance ( that money for the maintenance of fall ) The ticket price for local people rs.30 and for foreigners rs 150.There is small shop if you want to eat some and have a tea.And also have good place for parking also. If some one willing to do camping on near Bambarakanda falls there is place when you are coming 500m towards to kalupahana there is small land on left side that is a good place for do camping. And finally like to remind don't put polythene bags and all your garbage to environment bring all stuff that you brought.save those beauty to the future generations also thank you. . බබර කන්ද මෙහෙ එනවනම් route එක තමයි 99 bus route එක එහෙන් ඇවිත් කළුපහන කියන තැනින්(බලන්ගොඩ ට එහා) බබර කන්ද පාරෙ උඩහට 4km වගේ යද්දී තැන හම්බ වෙනවා.rs 30 ticket එකක් නම් ගන්නවා දිය ඇල්ල බලන්න.දිය ඇල්ල පහල නාන්න පූළුවන් තැනක් තියෙනවා නමුත් ප්‍රවෙසමෙන්. දිය ඇල්ල උඩට නම් දැන් යන්න දෙන්නේ නැහැ මොකද පිස්සෙක් කෙල්ලෙක් හින්දා දිය ඇල්ල උඩින් පැනලා මැරිලා ලගකදි. දිය ඇල්ලට tickets ගන්න තැන පොඩි කඩයක් තියෙනවා රොටියක් ඒහෙම කාලා තෙ බොන්න තැනක් ඒම තියෙනවා. Camping කරන අයට කියන්නේ දිය ඇල්ලට ඇතුල් වෙන තැන parking එකෙ හරි අර කලින් කියපු කඩෙ උඩ හරි tent ගහ ගන්න පුළුවන් නමූත් ත්‍රාසජනක(adventure) අත්දැකීමක් ගන්න ඕන නම් දැනෙන්න camping කරන්න ආසනම් දිය ඇල්ලට ඇතුල් වෙන තැන ඉදන් 500m වගේ එද්දී වම් අත පැත්තේ පොඩි ඉඩම් කැල්ලක් තියෙනවා එකෙ ඇති වෙන්න ඉඩ තියෙනවා එකෙ අයිති අය ඉන්නෙ ඉට පොඩ්ඩක් පහලට ගියාම තියෙන කඩෙ. පොලිතින් ප්ලාස්ටික්, අරක්කු බෝතල් ඒම ද්‍රලා එන්න එපා අනාගත පරපුර වෙනුවෙන් පරිසරය සුරකින්න පරිස්සමින් ගිහින් එන්න
menol lakshanmenol lakshan
10
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bambarakanda Falls, and it left me awe-inspired and rejuvenated. This magnificent waterfall is a true gem nestled in the heart of nature. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the sheer beauty of the surroundings. The waterfall itself is a sight to behold. The water cascades down from a great height, creating a mesmerizing display of power and elegance. The sound of the rushing water is both soothing and invigorating, instantly transporting you to a state of tranquility. The surrounding landscape is lush and green, adding to the overall charm of the place. There are well-maintained walking trails that allow you to explore the area and get closer to the falls. The hike is relatively easy and offers breathtaking views at every turn. One of the things I appreciated most about Bambarakanda Falls is the sense of serenity it offers. Despite being a popular tourist destination, it manages to maintain a peaceful and uncrowded atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and connect with nature. The amenities provided at the site are also commendable. There are clean restroom facilities and a small café where you can grab a snack or refreshments. The staff members are friendly and helpful, ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. I highly recommend visiting Bambarakanda Falls to anyone seeking a dose of natural beauty and tranquility. It's a place that will leave you in awe of Mother Nature's wonders. Don't forget to bring your camera, as the photo opportunities are simply breathtaking. Overall, my experience at Bambarakanda Falls was nothing short of exceptional. I will cherish the memories I made there and eagerly look forward to returning in the future. It's truly a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Enjoy your visit to Bambarakanda Falls – you won't be disappointed..! ❤️💧
Shehan RashmikaShehan Rashmika
60
Bambarakanda Waterfall which is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka is situated in Kalupahana in Badulla District. The waterfall is about 5Km away from A4 Highway. It is formed by Kuda Oya which is a tributary of Walawe River. This is one of the major tourists attractions in SriLanka.I got to visit this waterfall with my family. The location of this beautiful waterfall is actually breath-taking. To access the waterfall, we have to take the Kalupahana-Ohiya road which is a narrow winding bumpy road to lead to the uphill. The forest canopy over actually provides a refreshing feeling. It is about 5km away from the main road. The foot path leading to the waterfall from this road lies through a shady pine forest. It is about twenty-minute walk to the waterfall. We did not make much effort to walk in this foot path because the flight of steps are available up to the uphill. In the early hours in the morning, the whole area does not fall short of the scenic beauties. The mountain peaks covered with mist create a very interesting impressions in the mind of the visitors. The scene becomes more attractive when the clouds roll over spasmodically. The chirping sound of the small insects and the rhythmical singing of the birds in the bushes refresh our minds. When we reach the waterfall, we can hear the burble of the flowing water in the waterfall and just as we get closer we hear the roaring sound of the waterfall. Oh! It is awesome. At once we were charmed by the way of the rhythmical cascading of the water sliding along the huge upright rock and fall into a deep pool of water at the bottom. The natural water shower caused by the water-drops created a fantastic sight. We took a rest at the waterfall and enjoyed as much as possible. It is a marvelous experience. I think it is worth visiting this wonderful waterfall in your life time.
Kumara LiyanageKumara Liyanage
00
Bambarakanda is the highest waterfall in Sri Lanka with a sheer drop of a 263 meters. In the world ranking its the 299th tallest waterfall in the world. The fall lies in the Badulla District among a evergreen forest in the Kalupahana Area. This is not a wide waterfall but drops as a thin line from a rocky outcrop. The fall is formed by the Uduweriya Haputale mountain and Kuda Oya, a tributary of Walawe River. To each the waterfall, you need to travel along the Balangoda – Badulla Route ( A4 ) to Kalupahana town. This small town lies between belihul Oya and Beragala. The turn off to wards the falls is identified by a small sign board. Travel along this curvy road for about 3.5 kms where you will come to place that the fall is directly visible to your left (see map bellow). This road is very narrow, washed away and full of pot holes. A four wheel drive is recommended though a van with a high ground clearance could get there. The base of the fall is few hundred meters from the road, and no clear path is available to reach there. From Kalupahana take the road to Ohiya through Bambarakanda falls. Travel time from Kalupahana approx 30–40 min’s due to road condition. Bambarakanda Falls (also known as Bambarakele Falls) is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m (863 ft),[1] it ranks as the 299th highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is 5 km away from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a branch of the Walawe River. The Bambarakanda Falls can be found in a forest of pine trees.
HMH MadhushanHMH Madhushan
50
Bambarakanda waterfall is a must-visit destination when you visit Sri Lanka, not only because it’s the tallest waterfall in the country. The surrounding area offers many waterfalls to see, several mountain treks and 4-wheel tracks through the mountain terrains as well as mesmerizing mountain views like nowhere else in the country. The fall is situated 5kms away from the main road and you must travel upwards a narrow and winding road to meet this beauty. Though the fall is visible to the road, to get close, you need to walk along a pine forest patch to reach the base. You will find a ticket counter on the road, which is the access route to the waterfall, and you have pay at entrance ticket and some items like camping tents are not allowed to take. The path is well-maintained with stairs and it’s a quiet easy trek. After about 15 minutes, you can reach the base of the waterfall and when you do, there’s a sitting area near the waterfall where you can have the best view of the waterfall from there. You can also take a hike to the top of the waterfall through the pine forest and it will take about 1.5 hours, covering 1.6kms. The best period for such a hike in April to September, where the waterfall is not too dry as well as not harsh due to the gushing water flow. If you’re doing this hike, don’t forget to visit Lanka Ella, another magnificent waterfall situated in the jungle, close to Bambarakanda falls. It is a wonderful experience to take a bath in the cold base pool since it’s a safe place. The waterfall and the surrounding area is a great place for photography as well.
Hashitha ErandaHashitha Eranda
20
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Bambarakanda Falls is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. With a height of 263 m, it ranks as the 461st highest waterfall in the world. Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is 5 km away from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a tributary of the Walawe River.
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