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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
- Activities at Handun Ella: Cycling & Mountain Biking, Nature Trails, Photography, Filming, Flora & Fauna Study
- Near by Attractions: Manna Kethi ella, Beli Lena
Accommodation Options
- Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
- The Plantation Guest House, 250, Kalukohutenna, Kithulgala. (036-2287575)
- 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
- None
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 Handun Ella – From Trip Report “Waterfall Hunt 2009 – Kitulgala, Mousakelle, Thalawakele & Dimbula-Pathana” |