Devon falls is located 6 Kilometers west of Thalawakele, Nuwara Eliya District, before reaching Hatton, on the A7 highway. The best view of this fall is from Dimbula where a special viewpoint is located with parking facilities. Devon Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the country due clear view it provides from the popular Hatton Nuwara Eliya Road.
This striking waterfall 97 meters in height, is situated on the Kotmale Oya River. This is the 19th tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. Also it is situated close to the popular St. Clair Waterfall.
Devon falls were named after a leading English coffee planter called ‘Devon’, where he had his plantation situated around the area where the fall is. This fall is also called ‘Veil of the Valley’, though the name is not so popular among the travellers.
The Best Time to Visit Devon Waterfall, Nuwara Eliya ?
To witness all the elegance of Devon Water Fall, you had better visit during the months of December through March when the falls shall be full of water running forcefully.
Things to do at Devon Waterfall
Here various viewpoints are there for you to enjoy the sightseeing at its peak. When you try to get to the top of the falls, mini trekking shall also be a part of your activities. You can take photos against the backdrop of its silver splashing.
How to go there – Devon Waterfall
The waterfall lies on the main route to Nuwara Eliya from Colombo after passing Hatton. The best viewpoint of the waterfall is in front of the Mlesna Tea Centre.
From Colombo
Take Colombo – Hatton – Nuwara Eliya (A7) highway and reach Pathana junction. Travel 500m further and the waterfall will be at your left side
From Kandy
Take Gampola road (A5) and after reaching Gampola, continue on Kandy road (AB13) and reach Nawalapitiya. Turn to Nawalapitiya – Kotmale road (B317) and then turn right to Nawalapitiya – Dimbula road. Reach Pathana junction and turn left.
