Devon Falls, Nuwara Eliya - Timings, Swimming, Entry Fee, Best Season to Visit

At a distance of 7 km from Talawakale and 30 km from Nuwara Eliya, Devon Falls is a stunning waterfall situated at Dimbula village in Nuwara Eliya district of Sri Lanka. Situated very close to St. Clair's Falls, it is one of the popular waterfalls in Sri Lanka and among the major places to visit in Nuwara Eliya.

Also known as the 'Veil of the Valley', Devon Falls is cascading down from a height of about 97 m (318 feet) and is considered to be the 19th highest waterfall in the island country of Sri Lanka. The falls are formed by Kothmale Oya, a tributary of Mahaweli River. It has three drops, each progressively broader and is named after a pioneer English coffee planter called Devon, whose plantation was situated nearby the falls.

One would have to walk roughly up to a kilometer through the lush green tea plantations from the 20th-mile post in order to get closer to the waterfall. However, one can also get a clear view of the falls from the main road. There are two viewpoints on the A7 from which this remarkable waterfall could be observed. One would be the viewpoint1 near Devon Holiday Bungalow, which is preferred by most tour guides and tourists since this observation point gives its visitors a glimpse of both Devon Falls and St. Clair's Falls too. The second point of observation would be near Mlesna Tea Castle.

Timings: 6 AM - 6 PM

Entry: Free