Bambarakanda Falls
Waterfall in Sri Lanka and the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 461st highest waterfall in the world.[2] Situated in Kalupahana in the Badulla District, this waterfall is 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the A4 Highway. The waterfall was formed by Kuda Oya, which is a tributary of the Walawe River. The Bambarakanda Falls can be found in a forest of pine trees.
| Bambarakanda Falls | |
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| Bambarakele Falls | |
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| Location | Kalupahana, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°46′24″N 80°49′52″E |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Elevation | ≈1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Total height | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Kuda Oya, a tributary of Walawe River |
| World height ranking | 461st |
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