Diyaluma Waterfall or Bambarakanda Waterfall?
Diyaluma Waterfall or Bambarakanda Waterfall?
What waterfall should I visit when I am in Sri Lanka if I have limited time?
Which one should I visit on my holiday in Sri Lanka.
What waterfall is better to see?
Avoid weekends or public holidays if you can!
We always recommend to our guests at GlenMyu Estate to avoid weekends or Sri Lankan holidays if possible.
The number of people visiting during those times increase as you also have local people enjoying the sights.
If you can’t avoid the weekend, we would recommend that you visit early in the day as typically, local Sri Lankans tend to arrive a little bit later on.
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to visit Diyaluma or Bambarakanda Waterfalls
GlenMyu Estate is located within 45 minutes to 1 hour drive from Diyaluma Waterfall and Bambarakanda Waterfall.Â
It is convenient to visit either or both of the waterfalls when you are on holiday in Sri Lanka.
Lots of our guests get up early and visit Upper Diyaluma to avoid the crowds. Some have had the unique experience of having the upper pools all to themselves before the crowds from Ella arrive!
Diyaluma Waterfall
The most popular waterfall to visit when staying at GlenMyu Estate is Diyaluma Waterfall.
You can view the waterfall from the road, however the amazing experience is when you hike to the top to visit the  upper pools.
Upper Diyaluma is about a 45 minute drive from GlenMyu Estate.
You can experience the pools early in the morning and get back to the estate for a late breakfast.
Diyaluma Waterfall is 220 m (720 ft) high.
It is the second highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 619th highest waterfall in the world.Â
Seeing Diyaluma Waterfall from the A4 road is an amazing experience, especially if there is a good flow of water.
However, the thing we and our guests at GlenMyu Estate like most is exploring the Upper Pools at Diyaluma.Â
Apart from being immersed in a nature in a relatively untouched area, there are lots of things to do.
After the twenty minute hike to the top of the falls there are lots of pools to swim in.
Spending time surrounded by the amazing scenery in fresh cool water will make you forget about all the stresses of work.
Our experience at Upper Diyaluma Waterfall
We have visited Upper Diyaluma Waterfall several times with friends and guests.
It is am amazing places and you can read more about what we saw and did by clicking onto this link above.
Bambarakanda - is biggest best?
Upper Diyaluma is the second highest but Bambarakanda is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka.
It has a height of 263 m (863 ft), it ranks as the 461st highest waterfall in the world.
The falls are based off the main A4 road coming from Colombo towards Beragala/Haputale.
After a short walk from the car park through a pine forest you will reach the base of the falls.
You will be met by a horseshoe pool and will see the water descending from a very nearly vertical rock face.
There are concrete benches where you can sit and enjoy this magnificent view.
You can trek up the falls however we would recommend that you hire a guide to ensure that you don’t get lost.
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Which one is better?
Both Diyaluma and Bambarakanda Waterfalls are amazing experiences.
We at GlenMyu Estate have a preference for visiting the pools at Upper Diyaluma.Â
In future we plan to hike to the upper parts of Bambarakanda and perhaps we will have a different favourite in the future!
Stay at GlenMyu Estate to explore the waterfalls in the Sri Lankan Hill Country
Stay at GlenMyu Estate as you explore the Sri Lankan Hill Country
See sights including Upper Diyaluma and Bambarakanda Waterfalls and many more..
We only have three bedrooms and you will need to book early during the peak holiday season.
The estate is usually within an hours drive of the major sightseeing locations such as Nine Arch Bridge, Ella Town, Upper Diyaluma Waterfall, Lipton’s Seat, Bambarakanda Waterfall and many more,
GlenMyu Estate is listed on Booking.com and Airbnb.
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