Bo-Ella

It is accessible from Kondeniya road off the Colombo – Kandy main road in the same Uthuwankanda area. Bo ella creates from the Ma Oya, in a place around 3km from the main road, along Kondeniya road. A newly built Ambalama (rest house) is there to have rest or even take a nap! Concrete steps have been built all the way down to the river. Bo ella is not a tall waterfall but the water current is so fierce in the rainy season and it will flow down covering all the rocks on either side of the river. 

The Place where Saradiyel Jumped off to the other side

Bo-Ella

It is said that Saradiyel used to jump over the waterfall to escape from the police and the police would abandon the chase fearing to jump over the waterfall like Saradiyel. One policeman had got himself killed by trying that. Since the water is flown down with such a force, there is a deep pool created underneath the waterfall and many lives have been lost trying to swim near the waterfall and therefore, it is advisable not to choose such places for bathing.

There are shady spots with huge Kumbuk trees where you can have your snacks or meals.

Landscape along the river

 The whole area looks so serene and quiet in a working day (we heard that it is full of people in weekends) and you will get a glimpse of the mighty mountain Alagalla from Bo-ella waterfall.