This moderate hike through tea estates leads to the 30-meter Bomburu Ella waterfall, one of the area's most accessible cascades. The 3-kilometer trail follows estate paths and stream beds, passing through working tea plantations where pickers can be seen harvesting leaves. Swimming possible in the natural pool below the falls during dry season. Best for waterfall enthusiasts and moderate fitness levels. This is a moderate activity lasting 3 hours. See all hiking tours in Nuwara Eliya.
Best for waterfall enthusiasts and moderate fitness levels
What to Expect
Meet at Pattipola station
Brief introduction and safety briefing
Walk through tea plantation
Estate roads with views of tea pickers at work
Enter forest section
Stream-side trail through native vegetation
Reach Bomburu Ella waterfall
30-meter cascade with natural swimming pool
Rest and swimming time
Optional swim and lunch break at falls
Return via same route
45-minute walk back to railway station
Highlights
30-meter waterfall with natural swimming pool
Booking Info
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 12 hours before start time
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible. Stream crossings may be difficult in wet weather.
- Best time to go
- Dry season (December-March) best for swimming. Falls flow strongest during monsoons.
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