Bomburu Ella, Nuwara Eliya

Name: Bomburu Ella
Address: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#6 among attractions in Nuwara Eliya

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Bomburu Ella, also known as Perawella Falls, is a waterfall at Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts, approximately 15 km from Welimada town. Bomburu Ella is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka and consists of several small waterfalls grouped together. The source of the falls is a lake located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. ()

Local name: බෝඹුරු ඇල්ල Coordinates: 6°56'51"N, 80°49'52"E

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Bomburu Ella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Park, Lake Gregory, Pidurutalagala, Hakgala.

4.6 miW
Park
Victoria Park, Nuwara Eliya
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amid the rolling hills and misty landscapes of Sri Lanka's central highlands, Victoria Park offers a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts and leisure-seekers alike. This verdant oasis spans approximately 27 acres and stands out as...
3.6 miW
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya
92 min walk • Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Nuwara Eliya, Lake Gregory stands as a serene retreat in the heart of Sri Lanka's picturesque highlands. This man-made reservoir, created in the 19th century under the British colonial rule, has since become an idyllic destination...
5.4 miNW
Tallest mountain peak in Sri Lanka
Pidurutalagala, Nuwara Eliya
138 min walk • Pidurutalagala, standing majestically in the city of Nuwara Eliya, is a beacon for both local and international adventurers seeking the tranquility and breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka's highest mountain. Rising to an impressive elevation of 2,524 meters (8,281 feet)...
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hakgala, Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve
63 min walk • Hakgala is a mountain situated in the Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka at 2,169 m above mean sea level, most parts of the mountain are covered with forest belonging to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.
3.9 miW
Park
Galway's Land National Park, Nuwara Eliya
100 min walk • Nestled in the misty highlands of Sri Lanka's central province, Galway's Land National Park is a haven for biodiversity and a testament to the lush montane ecosystems of the region. Located in the picturesque city of Nuwara Eliya, known as "Little England" due to its...
4.6 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Church, Nuwara Eliya
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuwara Eliya, amidst the lush tea country of Sri Lanka, stands the venerable Holy Trinity Church. This Anglican church, a testament to the city's colonial heritage, carries with it the tranquility and grace characteristic of the old English...
1.7 miSW
Temple
Seetha Amman Temple
44 min walk • Seetha Amman Temple is located approximately 1 kilometre from Hakgala Botanical Garden and 5 kilometres from Nuwara Eliya. The temple is located in the village of Seetha Eliya.
1.6 miSW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Hakgala Botanical Garden, Nuwara Eliya
42 min walk • Hakgala Botanical Garden is one of the five botanical gardens in Sri Lanka. The other four are Peradeniya Botanical Garden, Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Mirijjawila Botanical Garden and Seetawaka Botanical Garden. It is the second largest botanical garden in Sri Lanka. The garden is contiguous to Hakgala Strict Nature Reserve.
4.9 miW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Queen's Cottage, Nuwara Eliya
126 min walk • Queen's Cottage is a country house near Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the President of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, it is a protected monument under the Antiquities Ordinance.
5 miW
Memorial, Colonial architecture
Prime Minister's Lodge, Nuwara Eliya
129 min walk • Prime Minister's Lodge is a country house in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. It is the vacationing and country residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Located within the limits of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council along the Queen Elizabeth Drive, in close proximity to the Queen's Cottage.
4.7 miW
Memorial
Nuwara Eliya Post Office, Nuwara Eliya
121 min walk • The Nuwara Eliya Post Office is located in the centre of Nuwara Eliya and is one of the oldest post offices in Sri Lanka.