Dunsinane Falls, Nuwara Eliya

Name: Dunsinane Falls
Address: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

#16 among attractions in Nuwara Eliya

Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Dunsinane Falls is a waterfall in Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. It is situated in Pundaluoya village and between the Tea estates known as Dunsinan and Sheen. Therefore sometimes this falls is called as Dunsinane Sheen falls. The waterfall is created by the Pundalu Oya river which is a tributary of Kotmale Oya. ()

Local name: ඩන්සිනන් දියඇල්ලHeight: 328 ftCoordinates: 7°0'42"N, 80°42'21"E

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Dunsinane Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Devon Falls, St. Clair's Falls, Victoria Park, Lake Gregory.

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