See Sri Lanka’s own “Little Niagara” – the stunning St. Clair’s Falls! It’s the widest waterfall on the island, and it’s truly amazing. It’s surrounded by lots of green nature, perfect for taking pictures or just enjoying the view. Don’t forget to visit and see the incredible St. Clair’s Falls for yourself!
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St. Clairs Falls is one of the most beautiful travel attractions in Sri Lanka. This wonderful waterfall, known as Sri Lanka's Little Niagara, has a remarkable width of 50 meters. St. Clair's Waterfall, with a height of 80 meters (263 feet), is the 20th tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, leaving travellers in amazement at its stunning beauty and majesty.
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Travel Time
4 Hours
Height
80 m
District
Nuwara Eliya
Where is St Clairs Falls located in Sri Lanka?
St Clair Falls is situated in the Talawakele region of the Nuwara Eliya District. This captivating waterfall originates from Kothmale Oya, a tributary of the Mahaweli River. The waterfall derives its name from St. Clair's tea estate, as it elegantly flows through the lush tea plantation, producing a breathtaking scene.
How to visit St Clairs Falls?
Travellers going on the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road may easily view the waterfall as it flows over two rocks into a large pool. This is creating a producing a magnificent pool at the valley's end. The first and second falls, lying below sea level, are 1060 meters above sea level and may be viewed from the upcountry railway when you travel to Badulla.
Road signs
- Hatton to Nuwara Eliya
- Nawalapitiya to Dimbula
You can reach from Nuwara Eliya by road to Talawakele.
- 3.7 km from Thalawakele
- 26 km from Nuwara Eliya
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The flow of water at the falls is regulated by the upper Kothmale hydroelectric power station located upstream. This can cause fluctuations in the volume of water at the falls, which may increase or decrease depending on the power station's water release schedule. To ensure that visitors can enjoy the beauty of the falls, a controlled amount of water is released at regular intervals. This prevents the falls from drying up completely and provides a steady flow of water for public viewing.
Can I hike in St Clairs Falls?
Unfortunately, hike is not allowed to St Clairs Falls as it is under a private property. But still there are several viewpoints to view the beauty of the waterfall and capture some stunning photos with full waterfall view.
What are the nearby locations of St. Clairs Waterfall?
The best 11 places to visit nearby St Clairs Falls
- Devon Falls - 5 km ➡
- Mount Vernon Waterfall - 6 km
- Great Western Mountain range - 10 km
- Nanu Oya Water Falls - 19 km
- Dunsinane Falls - 21 km
- Kadiyanlena waterfall - 23 km
- Lake Gregory - 25 km
- Single Tree Hill - 26 km
- Lover's Leap Waterfall - 28 km
- Moon Plains - 28 km
- Hakgala Botanical Garden - 32 km
All other nearby places
- St. Clair Viewing Gallery - 1 km
- St Clair View Point 2 - 1 km
- Upper Kothmale Dam - 2 km
- Devon Waterfall View Point 2
- 3 km - Devon falls closer view point - 4 km
- Devon falls top view point - 5 km
- Poonkanda Ella Falls - 6 km
- Mount Vernon Waterfall - 6 km
- Kotagala Tunnel - 6 km
- Upper Devon Falls - 9 km
- Great Western Camping site - 9 km
- Singamalai Tunnel No.14 Kotagala End - 12 km
- Hatton Sripada View Point - 17 km
- Singamallei peak - 18 km
- Singamalai Tunnel Hatton End - 19 km
- Edinburgh view point - 20 km
- Rosa falls - 21 km
- Kadiallena mini waterfall - 23 km
- Parakumpura Ella Falls - 24 km
- Victoria Park - Nuwara Eliya - 25 km
- Galwala Ella Falls - 27 km
- Kande Ela Reservoir - 28 km
- Shanthipura View Point - 29 km
- Ambewela Farm Ground - 30 km
- Pidurutalagala - 32 km
- Bomburu Ella Waterfall - 40 km
FAQ
80 metres (260 ft) high and 50 metres (160 ft) wide
Summary
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Central Province |
| District | Nuwaraeliya |
| Road details | Kaduwela > Avissawella > Thalawakele |
| Elevation | 1076 m |
| Waterfalls height | 80m (263ft) |
| Total width | - |
| Watersource | Kothmale Oya |
| Camping | No |
| Swiming | No |
