Badulla dunhinda falls

Dunhinda Falls (also Dunhinda, Danhinda Falls) although not one of the most picturesque, it is definitely one of the most powerful and full-flowing in Sri Lanka. Its height is 63 meters, and it consists only of a single threshold, from where a powerful stream of water falls. There is a legend, according to which, at the bottom of the pool at the base of the waterfall are hidden treasures that are guarded by the spirits of the princess and her lover. Due to the difference in social status, they were unable to stay together in life, and chose to commit suicide by throwing themselves into a waterfall. And now they have nothing left but treasures that they won't let anyone near.

Danhinda is located 5 kilometers from the city of Badulla. You can get to it from the city by local bus, which departs every 30 minutes from the bus station next to the city clock (Clock Tower). Having reached the bus to the entrance to the waterfall, then you will have to continue on foot along the mountain trails and the jungle for about another two kilometers. In places, the ascents and descents are steep and even dangerous, but in general, everyone can overcome the route. The trail ends with an observation deck from which you can go down to the waterfall pool itself. But we do not recommend doing this, because the bottom is very wet and slippery. By the way, take care of the technique here, because around the waterfall there is a constant suspension of small drops, and in general the humidity is very high. Also, be careful when dealing with wild monkeys, which can be found here throughout the way to the waterfall: hide everything that is poorly fixed on you (glasses, chains, phones), and do not leave things unattended (see how to behave with monkeys, precautions).

Entrance to the waterfall is paid, 200 rupees (see Sri Lankan money, exchange rate). But you can get to it for free if you come here early in the morning before 8 o'clock, when tickets are not yet sold.

Near the entrance to the waterfall there is a shop market, there is a parking lot where local "businessmen" rip off rare tourists at fabulous prices. Be prepared to pay Rs 50 to park your motorbike here (see the currency of Sri Lanka and its current exchange rate), per car up to 200.