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Hakgedi Ella Fall

Akuressa, Southern
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About

Hakgedi Ella Falls is a small waterfall which is probably about 3 meters tall lying in the rural village of the kananke on the Galle Akkuressa Road. The source of this fall is Polathu Ganga. The area which the fall is located is called Kumarawatte/ Harambawatte. It is said that a Hakgedi (a conches shell) and a pot was carved on a large rocky surface near a pool of water at the fall. It is said that a treasure belonging to a ancient king is hidden beneath this pool.

Visitor Information

Opening Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee (Foreigners)

Free

Location

Akuressa, Southern, Matara District, Southern Province

GPS: 5.9515, 80.5332

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Difficulty

Moderate

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