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Upper Bomburu Falls

Upper Bomburu Falls is a waterfall in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

Upper Bomburu Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Upper Bomburu Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Upper Bomburu Falls — distance from nearby cities

Address: WRXJ+37, Nuwara Eliya. Coordinates: 6.94765, 80.83068. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

Is Upper Bomburu Falls flowing now?

No visitor has reported the water flow status for Upper Bomburu Falls yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What is the best time to visit Upper Bomburu Falls?

July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

How far is Upper Bomburu Falls from Nuwara Eliya?

Upper Bomburu Falls is about 6 km by road from Nuwara Eliya (5 km straight line), 32 km from Ella and 55 km from Kandy. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Upper Bomburu Falls?

Nearby: Bomburu Ella Waterfall (waterfall, 0 km), Hakgala Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 3 km), Seetha Amman Kovil (temple, 3 km), Moon Plains (attraction, 5 km), Hakgala Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Heritance Tea Factory (attraction, 6 km).