Pahanthudawa Waterfall

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Pahanthudawa Waterfall
Pahanthudawa Waterfall

Pahanthuduwa waterfall

Pahanthuduwa waterfall is one of the hidden assets in Sabaragmauwa province Sri Lanka. Located right outside Belihuloya, the Pahanthuduwa waterfall is in a distance of 1.5km from Belihuloya, one of the locations with lots of amazing natural elements.  This waterfall has been made from Belihuloya River which is wetting the surrounding areas in Rathnapura. The Pahanthuduwa waterfall is one of the assets created by the waterfall due to

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How To Get there to Pahanthudawa waterfall

To get to Pahanthuduwa, it is essential to reach Belihuloya, the last known place around Pahanthuduwa waterfall.  Situated about 150km outside the capital of Sri Lanka, this is a place where a traveler has to pay a visit while enjoying the mid-half of his/her journey in Sri Lanka.

As the most used way a traveler can get to Pahanthuduwa from Rathnapura town after an embracing train journey as well. When it comes to the next most popular way, meeting Belihuloya on the Colombo-Batticaloa highway is another better thing to do.

How pahanthudawa got Its name

When coming to the things that are crucial to Pahanthuduwa waterfall, its name, shape, and height are all connected. The waterfall has got its name from its “lamp-like” water-containing pool. In Sinhala, pahana means lantern according to its basic meaning.  The 5m high waterfall has made its true meaning as the flame-like part is made along with the waterfall.

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Things to do in

A trip to Pahanthuduwa consists of lots of adventurous things to do.

A Hike

Hiking is always the one and best option you have to take. The Pahanthuduwa waterfall is located at a top of a cliff where a traveler must have a hike to reach.  The rocky area will provide the necessary adventurous features a hiker should expect.

 

Sightseeing around Pahanthudawa falls

One of the most embracing things in the Pahanthuduwa surrounding is its natural environment. Belihuloya is a landmark region in the country due to its mixed up dry zone and wet zone features on both sides of the river.  To a person who reached to this area will get the freedom to enjoy all these features naturally.  Not only that, few clicks will provide you an exceptional memory on the trip to Pahanthuudwa.

A bicycle ride

Sabaragamuwa province is obviously an area with lots of cycling routes. The path to Pahanthuduwa waterfall lies in an awesome riding environment from where a traveler can enjoy a bicycle ride as well. Although the hike is a must-take option, the riding will be useful to pass 3 third of the total journey’s length.