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Handun Ella (Waterfall)

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    Attractions, Hiking, Kegalle District, SLTDA Lesser Known Attractions, Waterfalls

    Author: Srilanka Tourism Development Authority (26 Posts)

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    Significance: An adventure tourism spot for white water rafting in Kitulgala

    This waterfall is which is 30 Meters (100ft) and situated near Kithulgala joins the Kelani ganga. In Sinhala “Hadun” means Sandal wood. It is not known if there was a Sandal wood forest or even the smell of Sandal wood in the water for it to get such a name. However, it is still called Hadun Ella.

    Getting There

    Handun Ella is situated at Mahabage in Yatiyantota D.S, Mahabage GS division
    Access By Road
    Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Kithulgala –> Batukiththa Junction –> Mahabage Road (8km) –> Near G.S. Office

    Weather and Season

    December to February Low probability of rain.
    March to April Inter-monsoon season. Higher probability of rain in the afternoons.
    May to July Monsoon season. High probability of Rain when Monsoons are active.
    August, September Can be quite dry.
    October, November Inter-monsoon season with high probability of tropical depressions. High probability of rain.

    Attractions and activities

    1. Activities at Handun Ella: Cycling & Mountain Biking, Nature Trails, Photography, Filming, Flora & Fauna Study
    2. Near by  Attractions:  Manna Kethi ella, Beli Lena

    Accommodation Options

    1. Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
    2. The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. (036-2287575)
    3. Famous Guest House, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella. 036-2230360

    Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keywords “Kitulgala, Yatiyantota” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board

    Notes, Tips and Special Remarks

    1. None

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    Handun Ella

    Handun Ella – From Trip Report “Waterfall Hunt 2009 – Kitulgala, Mousakelle, Thalawakele & Dimbula-Pathana”

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