Galagama Falls
Galagama Falls is a waterfall in Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and has an elevation of 1,602 metres. Galagama Falls is situated nearby to the hamlet Nagrak, as well as near the village Nonpareil Estate.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Baker’s Falls and Kirigalpoththa.
Baker’s Falls
Waterfall
Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Horton Plains National Park in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. Approximately 20 metres high, the waterfall is formed by the Belihul Oya, a major tributary of the Walawe River. Baker’s Falls is situated 3½ km northeast of Galagama Falls.
Kirigalpoththa
Peak
Photo: Rehman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kirigalpoththa is the second-tallest mountain in Sri Lanka at 2,388 m above mean sea level, and is also the highest mountain in the country whose summit is accessible to the general public. Kirigalpoththa is situated 3½ km north of Galagama Falls.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Belihuloya and Campion.
Belihuloya
Village
Belihuloya is a village in the Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It is approximately 150 kilometres south-east of Colombo and is situated at an elevation of 616 metres above sea level. Belihuloya is situated 5 km south of Galagama Falls.
Campion
Village
Campion is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. Campion is situated 8 km west of Galagama Falls.
Galagama Falls
- Type: Waterfall
- Also known as: “Kathigahana Ella”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
6.76925° or 6° 46′ 9″ northLongitude
80.77133° or 80° 46′ 17″ eastElevation
1,602 metres (5,256 feet)Open location code
6MR2QQ9C+MGOpenStreetMap ID
node 12566156398OpenStreetMap feature
waterway=waterfallGeoNames ID
1246631
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nagrak and Nonpareil Estate.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nagrak Mountain and Baker’s Bend.
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