Visari Ella

Visari Ella

The Wisari Ella (Wisari Ella), also known as the Alikola Oya North falls lies hidden deep inside the mountains of Uva. The 20m-high Alikola Oya waterfalls are formed by the Punagala and Alikola Rivers, which both flow from the Maha Kande Mountain’s eastern slope. The falls flow into the Kirindi River. The falls are situated in the Badulla District.To reach the falls, travel 20 kilometers from Kumbalwela Junction ( on Badulla – Bandarawela Road) on the Wellawaya – Kumbalwela Road (A23) or 13.5 kilometers from Wellawaya to reach the by road towards the Wiswari Ella. The new name board has been installed recently at this turn off. Travel about 3.1 kilometers on this road up to the last house. This is a badly maintained road with steep segments. A four wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended to tacke this road. A vehicle with high ground clearance might be able to take on this road but the engine will have to be in good condition tackle the steep segments. Also remember that it is virtually impossible for 2 vehicles to pass each other other than in few places. This road ends in near a paddy field where the vehicle can be stopped and turned. From here you need to walk about 500 meters on the walkway which has been recently built by the local government body. There is no hard climbing, and passes through small vegetable plots, tea plantations and jungle area and some beautiful caves. The foot path ends at the bottom of the falls and the viewing platform has been built recently to get a good view of the waterfall.