St. Clair's Falls

St. Clair's Falls comprises two distinct cascades that drop side by side and converge into a deep pool below. The larger cascade on one side contrasts with the narrower flow on the other, creating a layered appearance as the water descends.

The site emerged in the 1870s when British colonial interests expanded tea production across the highlands. The falls became known as the landscape was reshaped to accommodate estates around them.

The falls stand surrounded by tea plantations that shape how the landscape looks and feels in this part of Sri Lanka. Visitors notice how the water and the cultivated slopes complement each other in the terrain.

The best vantage point sits along the main road passing through the area, offering a clear sightline to both cascades. Parking spaces are available nearby, making it straightforward to stop and view the falls without difficulty.

A hydropower facility upstream now controls water flow to the falls, which means the cascades run strongest between sunrise and sunset. This arrangement balances energy production with environmental care for the landscape.

Location: Nuwara Eliya District

Part of: Kotmale River

GPS coordinates: 6.95118,80.64788

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43