The Devon falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka because it can be seen from the Awissawella – N Eliya highway. People who take their trip to Nuwara Eliya via this route always used to take a break at this place and enjoy the view of Devon falls.
| Name | Devon falls |
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| Location | Nawalapitiya -Dimbula road , Dimbula |
| Address | – |
| Water source | Kothmale oya – Adjoining the Mahaveli River in the end |
| Co-ordinations | 6.9514077,80.6300174 |
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| Trip Type | Scenic , Nature , Waterfalls |
| Elevation | 1140 m |
| Best days/Dates to visit | No special dates |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| How to get there | Devon viewpoint is in the main road of the Awissawella – Nuwara Eliya Highway |
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| Public Transportation | |
| Privet Transportation | Nawalapitiya – Thalawakalle road , or Awisawella – Nuwara eliya road |
| Height / Length / Dimension | Elevation – 1140 M 3567 Ft |
| Nearest Bus Stop | Devon view point |
| Nearest Train Station | Thalawakelle railway Station |
Devon Falls
Devon falls is one of the beauties in the hill country. It is also known as the “Veil of the Valley”. This waterfall is situated near Thalwakele facing to A7 highway from Avissawella to Nuwara Eliya. Thalawakele is a town in Nuwara Eliya district that belongs to the Central province. There are lots of waterfalls in cold Nuwara Eliya and Devon Waterfall is one of the most elegant among them.
Named after a tea planter named “Devon”
There has been a tea planter in the estate called Devon and this waterfall has been named after him. Devon waterfall is considered to be the 19th highest waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is a great scenic beauty to look at the waterfall along the valley. It is visible as a veil falling down from the sky to the distance.
There are three drop points available for the falls and the height of the waterfall is counted as 97 meters. Devon Falls is formed by Kothmale Oya and the Mahaweli river. There are some fluctuations of the water capacity due to the low gain of the rainfall and it can be said that the falls are at their best capacity most of the time.
