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#Kolapathana Ella Waterfall
Kolapathana Ella Waterfall is a multi-step cascade that is fed by a stream originating from Pidurutalagala forest reserve. The exact height of the fall is unknown, but a rough elevation analysis in Google Earth shows that it cannot be less than 50m.
#About the destination
Mandaram Nuwara has a long history and it was earlier known as “Mandarampura”. Kandyan royal families chose this secluded area as their leisure getaway and the hiding place from foreign invaders. One day, a royal lady called “Malsara” had decided to visit this fall and had brought her food wrapped around an Arica leaf.
Arica leaf had been used in the early days as a wrapping for its thickness and durability. It is called “Kolapatha” (කොලපත) in Sinhalese. Unintentionally or deliberately she had left the Arica leaf behind (like most irresponsible “tourists” do these days). The fall at which she left behind the Arica Leaf (Kolapatha) thus became the Kolapathana Ella.
There is a secondary fall to the left which converges with the main fall at the base. The fall is surrounded by steep slopes of Kodiaragala mountain which looms directly above the fall. Due to the popularity, this can be considered as the main attraction in Mandaram Nuwara. There is about 800m to 01km hike from Mandaram Nuwara town to the fall depending on where you start.
#How the name came to be?
Mandaram Nuwara has a long history and it was earlier known as “Mandarampura”. Kandyan royal families chose this secluded area as their leisure getaway and also the hiding place from foreign invaders. One day, a royal lady called “Malsara” had decided to visit this fall and had brought her food wrapped around an Arica leaf.
Arica leaf had been used in the early days as a wrapping for its thickness and durability. It is called “Kolapatha” (කොලපත) in Sinhalese. Unintentionally or deliberately she had left the Arica leaf behind (like most irresponsible “tourists” do these days). The fall at which she left behind the Arica Leaf (Kolapatha) thus became the Kolapathana Ella.
Of course, these are just folklore and you’re sure to hear some another story.

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Kolapathana Ella Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls hidden deep inside the jungles of Mandaram Nuwara.

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Kolapathana Ella Waterfall is a multi-step cascade that is fed by a stream originating from Pidurutalagala forest reserve. The exact height of the fall is unknown, but a rough elevation analysis in Google Earth shows that it cannot be less than 50m.