OLU FALLS

OLU FALLS

The local province of Sabaragamuwa is famous amongst local tourist for the many waterfalls the thunder down highland valleys during the monsoon

olu fall is 200 metres in height and belongs to the Kelani River
This waterfall is situated in the village of Amanwela 17kms along the Berannawa-Seepoth raod commencing from Yatiyantoota town. The fall originates from Wee Oya, a tributary of Kelani River. Located in the range of Baranawa mountains 1200m above sea level the falls runs through a stretch of Virgin forest.

Dancing its way through several cascades before finding its way under a wooden bridge along the road, this waterfall adds to the rustic scenery of the village . Not very famous among the people here, it still attracts a considerable number of people going there informed by locals. During the periods when the foliage gets covered by lush greenary and the air gets cooly one is greeted with a momentary drizzle when traversing the wooden planks of the bridge.

A wooden bridge spans the river and during rainy weather the fall’s spray soaks passing villagers. The local people have noticed that the water volume has started to decrease, though there is still enough to sustain them. The water is also used for several turbines in the area and to irrigate the surrounding paddy fields.

HOW TO VISITE:-

The fall can be found 19km along the road from Yatiyantota town, heading in the direction of Seepotha .The Kitulgala rest-house is 34km away.