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Tumbling 23 meters (75 feet) through the misty Handapan Ella Valley, this waterfall is the sacred source of the Rakwana River—a jungle-cloaked marvel steeped in Kandyan-era legends and natural wonders.
✔ Height: 23m (75 ft) | Source: Rakwana River’s aquifers
✔ Location: 1,230m-high valley between Kabaragala & Sinharaja mountains
✔ Legend: Said to hide treasure of Ehelepola Nilame (Kandyan chieftain)
Take Ratnapura–Deniyaya Road to Buluthota Pass.
4km jungle trek (rocky path) to falls near Paluna Village.
Drive to Kalawana via Rambukka Rajawatte → continue to Rakwana.
Rakwana Rest House (7km from falls).
✅ Untamed Wilderness – No crowds; pure jungle immersion.
✅ Historical Mystique – Linked to Kandyan Kingdom secrets.
✅ Unique Geology – Aquifers feed the falls’ crystal pools.
Trek Difficulty: Moderate (wear grippy shoes, expect mud).
Best Time: Dry season (May–Sept) for safer trails.
Guides: Recommended—local experts know hidden paths.
The falls’ name echoes “Handapan”, possibly derived from a Kandyan noble’s lost riches buried nearby.
Golden Hour: Mid-morning light pierces the valley mist.
Wildlife: Watch for endemic birds and purple-faced langurs.
Pack out trash—this ecosystem feeds Rakwana’s waterways.
Handapan Ella rewards those who brave its wild trails with myth and majesty.
(Note: Avoid monsoon treks—flash floods occur!)
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