Notable waterfall · Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Devon Falls
Devon Falls is a waterfall in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka — highly rated with travellers.
Devon Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Devon Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Devon Falls — distance from nearby cities
- From Nuwara Eliya (LK): about 22 km by road (18 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nuwara Eliya
- From Kandy (LK): about 47 km by road (38 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kandy
- From Ratnapura (LK): about 49 km by road (39 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ratnapura
- From Ella (LK): about 59 km by road (47 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ella
- From Colombo (LK): about 106 km by road (85 km straight line) · directions · more places near Colombo
Address: XJ2J+H26, Nawalapitiya - Dimbula Rd, Dimbula. Coordinates: 6.95141, 80.63002. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Devon Falls
- Upper Kotmale Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~4 km · Must-see
- Castlereigh Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~14 km · Must-see
- Kotmale Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~16 km · Must-see
- Norton Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~16 km · Must-see
- Kikiliyamana · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~17 km · Must-see
- The Eagle’s View Point · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~17 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Ramboda Falls · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Aberdeen Waterfall · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Canyon Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Must-see
- Single Tree Hill · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple · temple · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Maskeliya Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~19 km · Must-see
- Victoria Park · park · Nuwara Eliya · ~19 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Laxapana Dam · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~20 km · Must-see
- Lake Gregory · lake · Nuwara Eliya · ~20 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Conical Hill · viewpoint · Badulla · ~21 km · Must-see
- Pidurutalagala · viewpoint · Nuwara Eliya · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lover's Leap Waterfall · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Devon Falls
- Ramboda Falls · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Aberdeen Waterfall · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Lover's Leap Waterfall · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~22 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bomburu Ella Waterfall · waterfall · Nuwara Eliya · ~28 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Pahanthudawa Waterfall · waterfall · Ratnapura · ~36 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bambarakanda Falls · waterfall · Badulla · ~37 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bopath Falls · waterfall · Ratnapura · ~42 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ravana waterfall · waterfall · Badulla · ~61 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Diyaluma Falls · waterfall · Badulla · ~63 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Bambarakiri Ella · waterfall · Matale · ~76 km · Highly rated · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Devon Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Devon Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Devon Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Devon Falls from Nuwara Eliya?
Devon Falls is about 22 km by road from Nuwara Eliya (18 km straight line), 47 km from Kandy and 49 km from Ratnapura. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Devon Falls?
Nearby: Upper Kotmale Dam (lake, 4 km), Castlereigh Dam (lake, 14 km), Kotmale Dam (lake, 16 km), Norton Dam (lake, 16 km), Kikiliyamana (viewpoint, 17 km), The Eagle’s View Point (viewpoint, 17 km).
Is Devon Falls worth visiting?
Devon Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Sri Lanka on Spotwander and is highly rated with travellers.