20 January 2011

More from Sara


I am attaching complete set of photos from Sara Ella (Falls), here.

One of the most remarkable things about the falls is that you can go inside the rock (a cave) and stay underneath the falls. Have a look at this picture, and you can see the cave with people underneath the falls. The cave is quite spacious and about 20 people can be accommodated there.
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33 comments:

  1. rainfield6120 January, 2011 19:10

    It is a beautiful wall.

    I can imagine the view must be good to see from the inside of the cave.

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  2. George20 January, 2011 19:49

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful waterfall with us. Your set of photos is wonderful. I would certainly like to visit wonderful place.

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  3. Betsy Banks Adams20 January, 2011 19:50

    WOW----I loved seeing all of the pictures... What a gorgeous place... Looks like somewhere that George and I would love to see.
    Betsy

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  4. Amila Kanchana20 January, 2011 22:38

    Hi Kiri, How do I get to this fall?

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  5. Kirigalpoththa20 January, 2011 23:34

    Rainfield,
    Yes view was amazing from inside the cave. Get the feeling that you were caught to a never-ending torrential rain.

    Geroge & Betsy,
    Yep, both of you will love this place! In fact when I saw this falls for the first time in person, I remembered two of you. It is a lovely place.

    Amila,
    You have to come to Illukkumbura. (Kandy->Mathale->A9 towards Naula->Turn from Mandandawela to Right->Raththota->Illukkumbura). About 1 kilometre before Illukumbura Forest Dept (About 1km after Pitawalapathana) there is a turn to your left. This road will lead you to the falls. You have to travel about 8km on this road.

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  6. Amaris in Wonderland21 January, 2011 01:09

    You officially found the place where i want to retire. ;)

    It is beautiful... Caves behind waterfalls are my absolute favorite things. :))

    Great captures!! I'm sure it was a memorable experience. Just curious: about how deep is the pool below the falls?

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  7. Carol21 January, 2011 02:49

    Beautiful falls Kirigalpoththa. I would enjoy being inside the cave too! The sound must be incredible.

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  8. Frieda21 January, 2011 03:17

    What a beautiful place...a cave behind a waterfall is absolutely fascineting.

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  9. Amila Kanchana21 January, 2011 06:06

    Thanks for the directions, Kiri!

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  10. Hoot-a-Toot21 January, 2011 10:31

    Didn't know we had a waterfall like that in SL. Seen falls with a cave behind in movies and cartoons and always wondered what it would be like :D. Must add this place to my bucket list!

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  11. Kirigalpoththa21 January, 2011 11:26

    Amaris,
    There are two people eying for this place now :) Yes caves behind waterfalls are fantastic. This is the second such place I have experienced.
    The pool just below the falls is about 7-8 feet deep, but the perimeter is shallower (around 4-6 feet). A fantastic natural swimming pool and we were there for hours.

    Carol,
    Yep, the sound of cascading water inside the cave is very refreshing. You'll surely love this place.

    Frieda,
    Yep, I have seen a similar place before but this is a better place!

    Amila,
    You are most welcome.

    Thanks all for your comments!

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  12. Kirigalpoththa21 January, 2011 11:51

    Hoot-a-Toot,
    Many waterfalls in Sri Lanka have similar caves but most are difficult to reach - dangerous to reach the cave behind the falls. But this one is very safe and the cave is quite big too. You must add this to your bucket list :)

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  13. NicoleB, Kuwait21 January, 2011 14:17

    What a beautiful place.
    That looks like it's a set for a fairytale movie.
    I love the shot with the cave, only there you can really tell how big the whole thing is.
    Amazing!

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  14. Rajesh21 January, 2011 16:32

    Beautiful waterfalls. I would love to be underneath it.

    Please, vote for me at my blog.

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  15. Sankara Subramanian C22 January, 2011 12:32

    Fantastic. Lovely setting!

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  16. Kirigalpoththa22 January, 2011 19:44

    Nicole,
    Yes, the falls is quite big and the whole area is very spacious. A lovely place for a day out.

    Rajesh,
    Thanks and I will vote for you.

    Sankara,
    Thanks mate!

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  17. Magia da Inês22 January, 2011 20:58

    Olá, amigo!
    A foto e o lugar são incríveis.
    Quando vejo uma fotografia dessas... vejo o quando é imprescindível cuidarmos da natureza...
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil.
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  18. betchai23 January, 2011 22:46

    that's pretty cool, I love it when I can go behind the waterfall too, we have very few of them here that we can watch the waterfall right from the back of it.

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  19. Kirigalpoththa24 January, 2011 13:20

    Magia da Inês,
    Muito obrigado por seus comentários!
    Saudação do Sri Lanka

    Betchai,
    Yes, such waterfalls are rare and if you get to see one that will be a great experience.

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  20. elena nuez24 January, 2011 16:05

    wow!! what a beautiful experience!!!

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  21. Anjana Gunawardena24 January, 2011 19:04

    Wow! Fantastic pics, K!

    A must go place and added to my bucket list as well :D

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  22. Janith24 January, 2011 19:10

    Love the photos, and that gorgeous cave K! Looks like a wonderful place to relax after a bath in the falls. :D

    P.s. I'm digging your new header design. :)

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  23. silent moments24 January, 2011 19:26

    lovely location and thanks for sharing it with us !
    I will definitely visit that cave one day :)

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  24. Tammie Lee25 January, 2011 04:50

    wonderful and so fine that you can go behind the falls. I remember sleeping in a place like this one time.

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  25. Knatolee25 January, 2011 23:31

    Sooooooo gorgeous!! SL has so many fantastic waterfalls. Lucky you!

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  26. Kirigalpoththa26 January, 2011 09:59

    Bicocacolors,
    Thanks a lot :)

    Anjana,
    Yep, a nature photography enthusiast like you will surely have a great time in this place :)

    Chavie,
    Glad to see you back. The header idea came from this interesting site.

    Silent Moments,
    You must! :) Thanks for your comments!

    Tammie,
    Really, I yet to do that but will do it on another day :)

    Knatolee,
    You can do a another visit to SL to see this place :)

    Thanks all for your comments.

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  27. Shifan11 February, 2011 22:05

    Hi, you have good collection. I also have decided to visit there. One thing I have to say you, that is you have good eye.

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  28. Kirigalpoththa12 February, 2011 05:50

    Thanks a lot Aysha :)

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  29. Unknown12 February, 2011 19:33

    absolutely beautiful waterfall...... it's wonderful to see this as I am in the midst of very cold temperatures here in Texas. THANK YOU!

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  30. Anonymous13 February, 2011 17:47

    Beautiful picture

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  31. Kirigalpoththa13 February, 2011 19:06

    John,
    Thanks a lot for your visit and for the comments. Hope the spring will come to Texas soon :)

    Anki,
    Thanks a lot for your visit and for the comments.

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  32. Lorac13 February, 2011 21:19

    I would love to see that. It looks very peaceful! Must be wonderful under the falls.

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  33. Kirigalpoththa14 February, 2011 06:54

    Lorac,
    Yes it is a great place to explore.
    Thanks a lot for your comments.

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