Best Things to Do on a Dunhinda Falls

Dunhinda Falls guide — a powerful waterfall near Badulla reached by a short forest walk, among the most impressive falls in the hill country.

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Dunhinda Falls

'Smoke mist' falls

The waterfall's name translates roughly to 'smoke mist', describing the fine spray thrown up by its 64-metre drop.

Forest approach walk

A roughly 1km trail through forest leads from the car park to the viewing point, passing a smaller falls along the way.

Plan your visit

The falls are 5km from Badulla, the southern end of the hill-country train line.

Forest walk to the falls

A short, well-trodden trail through forest leads to a viewing platform facing the main falls, passing a smaller cascade en route.