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Significance: 5th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka, nicknamed “Sri Lankan Nayagara” never runs dry even in the worst of droughts
Having its humble beginnings in Wewiyathalawa (Wewaltalawa) where the local TV station ITN has its tower erected, this is a picturesque waterfall that according to folklore has never run dry even in the most unforgiving droughts. It is said that this water fall derives its name from the resemblance it has to the white ‘Olu flower’. It’s multiple falls look like the white petals of an Olu flower. According to the villagers, the waterfall get so engorged with water during the rainy season that they have to cross the bridge made of wooden beams with caution as the fine spray created by the fall creates a total whiteout of the road ahead. According to the villagers they get drenched if they try to cross the bridge on foot during the rainy season but yet do so when they have to.
Getting There
| Olu Ella is situated at Pelempitiya in Yatiyanthota D.S, Amanawala GS division |
| Access By Road |
| Route1: Colombo –> (Hatton Road) –> Avissawella –> Karawanella –Yatiyantota – Pelempitiya Road – 16th mile post (65.2 km) |
| Route2: Kandy –> Kadugannawa –> Ussapitiya –> Hettimulla –> Bulathkohupitiya –> Karawanella –> Yatiyantota –> Pelampitiya Road –> 16th milepost (82.3 km) |
| Public Transport all the way up to the waterfall but not reliable beyond Yatiyanthota |
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 Olu Ella: Photography , Nature Trails , Off – Road Driving , Cycling & Mountain Biking , Filming
- Near by Attractions: Cemetery of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe, Barandy Kovil
Accommodation Options
- Famous Guest House, New Ratnapura Road, Avissawella. 036-2230360
- Picturesque Mountain Inn, 503, Thembiliyana Estate, Dehiowita. 036-2230194
- Ceylan Hotel, Hatton Road, Yatiyantota. 036-2270387
Look for more accommodation options in this area, search for keyword “Kitulgala” in Lakdasun forum accommodation options board
Notes, Tips and Special Remarks
- None
Image Gallery
|
 upper part of the the 5th highest waterfall of Sri Lanka, the Olu falls |
 The section of the waterfall above the road |
 The ITN/SLBC transmission towers in Wewaltalawa |
 Roads through Rubber Plantations towards Olu Ella from Yatiyanthota |
 The Bridge – Olu Ella is on the either sides of the Bridge |
 Clear Skies and brightly lit mountains around Olu Ella |
 Olu Ella – The section above the bridge |
 Olu Ella – The section below the bridge |