Baker's Falls

Baker's Falls is a waterfall in Sri Lanka's highlands that drops about 20 meters through thick mountain forest, creating white cascades. Multiple viewing platforms positioned along the surrounding trails let visitors see the falls from different angles.

The waterfall takes its name from Sir Samuel Baker, a British colonial officer who worked as an explorer and engineer in Sri Lanka during the 1800s. The name reflects how European visitors shaped the place names of colonial-era landmarks in the region.

This waterfall forms part of the Horton Plains protected area and demonstrates the natural diversity found in Sri Lanka's central highlands. Visitors can see how the local ecosystem adapts to high elevation conditions with specialized plant species.

Reaching the waterfall requires hiking about 3 kilometers from the park entrance and then descending 50 steps. The ground is often damp and slippery, especially after rain, so sturdy footwear and careful footing are important.

The waterfall creates a constant mist that supports a special microclimate. In this moist environment grow rare mountain ferns and rhododendrons that exist in very few other places.