Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Badulla in the lower central hills of Sri Lanka.

Dunhinda Falls
Locationoff Badulla, Sri Lanka
Total height64 metres (210 ft)
WatercourseBadulu Oya

The waterfall, which is 64 metres (210 ft) high, gets its name from the smoky dew drops spray, (Dun in sinhala means mist or smoke) which surrounds the area at the foot of the waterfall.[1]

The fall is created by the Badulu Oya which flows through Badulla.[2][3][4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Dunhinda Falls". Lanka Pradeepa. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  2. "Dunhinda Waterfall Sri Lanka". srilankantravelsandtours.com. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  3. "Dunhinda Fall (Gem of Uva)". srilankanwaterfalls.ne. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  4. "Dunhinda Falls". lonelyplanet.com. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
  5. "Dunhinda Falls". dunhinda.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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