Olu Ella Falls | Sri Lanka | @TripTickSlOlu
Ella is the 6th tallest waterfall in the country and the tallest in the Kegalle District. This is also the highest waterfall connected to the Kelani River.
The source of the waterfall is Wee Oya originating from the 1200-meter Baranawa Mountain which later connects to Welihel Oya in the Parusella area and then on to the Kelani River at Yatiyanthota.
The waterfall is 18 meters wide, and 127 meters tall and falls in 4 segments. Counting the part of the waterfall below the bridge, the fall is measured as 200 meters in height. Even though you can drive up to this majestic waterfall without any walking, this has eluded the casual traveller due to its remote location. Therefore this is one waterfall which has not turned into a garbage dump of the tourists yet.
The waterfall is bisected by the road which goes to Seepoth. An ancient wooden bridge lies across the Wee Oya. This wooden bridge was made during the colonial era to transport tea leaves and it is said to be the oldest wooden bridge in use in the country today.