Peessa Ella Falls
Peessa Ella Falls, located in the Uva region, is a captivating waterfall that remains unspoiled by human activity due to its remote location. It is created by an aquifer at the peak of Lunugala Mountain and later flows into the Kurakkan Oya river, which runs across Madolsima. Unlike other well-known falls such as Dunhinda and Diyaluma, Peessa Ella Fall flows all year round, even during droughts, and it cascades into two streams during rainy seasons.
The fall is named after the ancient Sinhala word "peessa," which refers to a place where people gathered. It is believed that King Dutugamunu gathered workmen at this spot to build religious structures such as Viharas and Dagabas. The Peessa Canal, which starts from a minor fall, irrigates around 20 hectares of land in the agricultural colony throughout the year. Additionally, five turbines supply power to the surrounding area.
To reach Peessa Ella Fall, one can take the Passara-Bibile road and turn right at the 22nd milepost, followe...
The fall is named after the ancient Sinhala word "peessa," which refers to a place where people gathered. It is believed that King Dutugamunu gathered workmen at this spot to build religious structures such as Viharas and Dagabas. The Peessa Canal, which starts from a minor fall, irrigates around 20 hectares of land in the agricultural colony throughout the year. Additionally, five turbines supply power to the surrounding area.
To reach Peessa Ella Fall, one can take the Passara-Bibile road and turn right at the 22nd milepost, followe...
