Kumari Ella waterfall or Princess falls is situated in Puwakpitiya in Colombo district. This tiny waterfall is around 3m tall.
| Name | Kumari Ella |
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| Location | Puwakpitiya awissawella |
| Address | Hewainna road , Puwakpitiya awissawella |
| Water source | Mawakoya ,Kelani river |
| Co-ordinations | 6.9027322,80.1662345 |
| Started at | – |
| Trip Type | Scenic, Nature, Waterfalls |
| Elevation | 110 m |
| Best days/Dates to visit | After Rain |
| Entrance Fee | – |
| How to get there | Hewainna road |
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| Privet Transportation | Hewainna road |
| Height / Length / Dimension | 4m – Height, 4m width (Aprx) |
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| Nearest Train Station | Puwakpitiya |
How Kumari ella got its name
Kumari ella is one of the famous day outing locations in the Colombo district. Kumari means princess in the Sinhala language. There’s a falk story about this waterfall. The daughter of King Rajasinghe ( Princess ) used to visit these falls to have a bath. There is a deep base pool in the falls, Unfortunately, the princess drowned and died. After this Kumari mala ella , became Kumari Ella or Princess falls.
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. There are enough locations to turn your vehicle around.
You can visit this place by public transportation, there are Busses from Puwakpitiya. Also 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.
The water source of the Kumari Ella
Kumari Ella is fed by a branch of mawak oya which is adjoining Kelani river in the end. The surrounding area was a tea plantation during the colonial era. When it comes to the modern era now you can see some rubber plantations (2021).
