Pudalu Oya Ella (Dunsinane Falls)
Dunsinane Falls or Pudalu Oya Ella lies between two tea estates Dunsinane Estate and Sheen Estate in Nuwara Eliya district in Central Sri Lanka. It is created by the Pundalu Oya river that is a tributary of Kotmale Oya.
This magnificent waterfall is divided into two parts by a bridge. While the fall reaches a height of about 100 m (328 ft), only the top 30 m (98 ft) can see from the road. The second section, which is approximately 70 m (230 ft) high is concealed underneath the bridge. Due to the steepness of the area, it is difficult to get to the bottom of the fall. The Upper Kotmale Project has designated the area covering the river below as a high-security zone.
The Saraswati idol in the center of the waterfall brings uniqueness to the waterfall. There is a Hindu Devalaya next to the waterfall as well.
