Hewainna is a waterfall is situated in the Colombo district a few hundred meters from Kumari Ella yet not popular as Kumari Ella falls. The fall is nearly 3m tall .
| Name | Hewainna falls |
| Other Names/Old names | Upper Kumari Ella falls |
| Location | Puwakpitiya , Awissawella |
| Address | Hewainna falls , Hewainna road |
| Water source | Mawakoya , Branch of Kelani river |
| Co-ordinations | 7.3808297,80.9084852 |
| Started at | – |
| Trip Type | Scenic, Nature, Waterfalls |
| Elevation | 640 m |
| Best days/Dates to visit | After Rain |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| How to get there | Thummodara – Puwakpitiya road – Hewainna road |
| Open times | |
| Public Transportation | Up to Hewainna road – Puwakpitiya-Thummodara road , Junction |
| Privet Transportation | Hewainna road |
| Height / Length / Dimension | 3m – Height, 20 m width |
| Nearest Bus Stop | Hewainna road Junction |
| Nearest Train Station | Puwakpitiya |
Hewainna is kind of a seasonal waterfall to have the best sight of the falls you must visit it during the rainy season. You can see the falls throughout the year but during the dry season water only flow in a limited area therefore you can only see a part of the falls. During the rainy season, water flows covering all the rocky parts and creating an ultimate beauty.
Hewainna fed by mawak oya waters
Hewainna is fed by the waters of mawak oya which is Adjoining Kelani river in the end. During April-may, October – November rainy season are the best days to visit waterfalls in Awissawella.
best time to visit Hewainna waterfall
Since one of best destinations for day picnic Hewainna and its lake is always crowded in weekend and public Holidays, If you are going for relaxation and Just enjoying the nature you must visit the falls during a working day. There are few other waterfalls also situated nearby to this area.
Parking and other facilities of the area
Still, there are no parking facilities provided in the area and also no Changing rooms washrooms or such facilities. When you are visiting the place you must be on alert about the safety of your vehicles. And there are enough locations to turn your vehicle around.
You can visit this place by public transportation, there are Busses from Puwakpitiya, And there is a train station in Puwakpitiya of Kalani Velly line. When you get into the bus from either Puwakpitiya or Thunmodara ask the conductor to drop you from Hewainna road. From there you can hire a three-wheeler or you can walk enjoying the surrounding nature.
