Different Falls

                A papal legate six centuries ago wrote that "From Ceylon to Paradise, according to native legend, is forty miles; there, however, may be heard the sound of the fountains of Paradise." For those unable to enter Paradise itself, its near neighbour has enough diversity of landscape, people and culture to make one forgive Eve's transgression.

A papal legate six centuries ago wrote that "From Ceylon to Paradise, according to native legend, is forty miles; there, however, may be heard the sound of the fountains of Paradise." For those unable to enter Paradise itself, its near neighbour has enough diversity of landscape, people and culture to make one forgive Eve's transgression.The island is blessed with 103 rivers and streams radiating from the central hills, rushing down rocky precipices forming a number of roaring waterfalls of various shapes and heights, all ending up losing the momentum at the Indian Ocean.

You can see some of the most picturesque waterfalls, out of which only a few can be viewed with ease, where as the others can only be seen by incisive thick forests and tea plantations.

Different waterfalls

Water-Based adventure and leisure activities

White-Water-Rafting
There is no better or more thrilling way to ascertain Sri Lanka's magnificent scenery than white-water rafting down majestic rivers.

Kithulgala rafting
Roughly 80km from Colombo on the A7 – the road to Nuwara Eliya – is Kitulgala, a amusing town whose name is derived from the kitul tree, vast numbers of which grow in the area. Kitulgala had a brush with fame when it was chosen as the location for David Lean’s 1957 epic, Bridge on the River Kwai.

You can join the boulder-strewn and picturesque Kelani Ganga (river) aboveKitulgala and navigate name-chilling rapids such as Killer Falls and Head Chopper. The higher-grade rapids of the Sitawaka Ganga and the icy depths of the elevated Kotmale Ganga between Hatton and Nuwara Eliya provide experienced rafters with more of a challenge, while both black-water rafting carried out in the night three days prior to or after a full moon (poya) day. And white-water kayaking, lend an even more thrilling angle to the sport!

Canoeing & Kayaking
Among 103 rivers and a wealth of lagoons, reservoirs, swamps and ancient canals, opportunities to explore the island’s aquatic treasures by canoe and kayak are endless. Such trips also afford interaction with nature as magnificent scenery filled with wildlife dominates the horizon. Moreover, you can gain a privileged insight into rural Sri Lankan life by observing villagers going about their daily activities.

As of leisurely trips of a few hours to more breathtaking journeys of a few days, both canoeing and kayaking opportunities are available for every skill level. The Kalu Ganga, which flows from the hill country to the west shore, offers one of the most enchanting journeys. The scenery changes spectacularly from highlands tea, jungle and rubber plantations to serene palms, plains and paddy before finally reaching the well-known Gangatilaka Vihara (temple) in Kalutara.

Waterskiing-Banana boating-Jet skiing
Waterskiing, banana boating and jet skiing can also be enjoyed in the tranquil water of the Bentota River and these fun tricks offer stimulation for all ages and any skill level. Trincomalee on the east shore offers a fantastic substitute for windsurfers when the south-west monsoon brings strong winds and bumpy seas.