A roadside 25-metre cascading waterfall near Ella, Ravana Falls is named after the legendary demon king Ravana of the Ramayana, said to have hidden Sita in caves behind the falls. Its easy roadside access — visible from the highway itself — makes it one of the most-visited waterfalls in the hill country.
200 kmDistance from Colombo
~5.5 hrsTypical drive time
A short scramble leads closer to the pool at its base, a popular spot for a cool dip after the drive up from the lowlands.