Undoubtedly one of nature’s most wonderful and beautiful creations, waterfalls across the world have stolen the hearts of nature enthusiasts. Even tourists who seek relaxation during their holidays often strive to find and witness such natural phenomenon. From the startlingly panoramic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Africa and the Venezuelan Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, to the world renowned Niagara Falls on the border between Canada and the United States of America to the picture perfect Plitvice Falls in Croatia, waterfalls have stunned many and many others continue to flock towards them. When in Sri Lanka, the grandeur of waterfalls is no less impressive and indeed, is more abundant. With the major rivers in the country commencing from the top of Piduruthalagala Mountain, the highest in the country, the waters find its way to the Indian Ocean through rivers, crevices and falls, creating panoramic sceneries that are sought after for many a purpose.
One such purpose is film production where companies that provide film location services Sri Lanka often use waterfalls as backdrops for local television dramas, advertisements and films. Companies such as which engage in providing such services find Sri Lanka to be replete with locations that are ideal for many filmic purposes.
As the Central Highlands work its way towards the coastal belt, a high concentration of such waterfalls are found primarily in the Ratnapura, Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya districts and falls such as the Dehena Fall, Diyaluma Fall, Ramboda Fall and Devathura Fall have been witnessed, photographed and filmed over and over. Dodan Ella, located within travelling distance of the famed Bopath Ella, was the site of a film production named ‘Inspector Champa’. However, the reverse has already taken place where a waterfall has been named after a film such as Surathali Fall. When witnessing the splendour of the island’s waterfalls, it feels as though Sri Lanka is truly blessed and an exploration of the country is incomplete without making a visit to at least one iconic waterfall.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+