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Devon Falls
Experience the timeless beauty of Devon Falls, where a graceful cascade tumbles through emerald tea plantations, creating one of Sri Lanka's most picturesque hill-country landscapes.
Plan My JourneyLocation
Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya
Duration
30โ45 Minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Entrance Fee
Free
Best Time
May to September
Elevation
97 m Waterfall Height
Why Visit
Discover Devon Falls
Flowing elegantly down a steep rocky escarpment, Devon Falls is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands. Named after an English coffee planter during the colonial era, the waterfall has become an iconic feature of the Nuwara EliyaโHatton road, where travellers pause to admire its graceful descent through the surrounding tea estates.
Unlike waterfalls hidden deep within forests, Devon Falls is admired from carefully positioned viewpoints that reveal the full beauty of the cascade. The surrounding landscape is a masterpiece of rolling tea fields, cool mountain air and winding roads that capture the timeless charm of Sri Lanka's hill country. On misty mornings, the waterfall appears to emerge gently from the clouds, creating an unforgettable scene.
Devon Falls is more than a roadside attractionโit represents the elegance of Sri Lanka's tea-growing region. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely drive through the highlands, visiting nearby tea factories or exploring the scenic beauty of Nuwara Eliya, Devon Falls offers a peaceful moment to appreciate one of the island's most refined natural landscapes.
Highlights
- โOne of Sri Lanka's most elegant waterfalls
- โBeautiful roadside viewpoint
- โSurrounded by world-famous tea estates

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Visual Journey Through Devon Falls
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Key Features
What Makes Devon Falls Special
One of Sri Lanka's most elegant waterfalls
Beautiful roadside viewpoint
Surrounded by world-famous tea estates
Perfect stop on a scenic hill-country drive
Spectacular after seasonal rainfall
Outstanding landscape photography location
Activities
Things To Do
Admire the waterfall from the viewpoint
Photograph the surrounding tea estates
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Central Highlands
Visit nearby tea factories
Experience Sri Lanka's cool hill-country climate
Explore neighbouring St. Clair's Falls
Location
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Devon Falls is renowned for its graceful 97-metre cascade, stunning roadside viewpoint and picturesque setting among Sri Lanka's famous tea plantations. It is one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Central Highlands.
Travel Guide
Tips & Advice
Morning visits often provide the clearest views.
Visit after rainfall for a more impressive cascade.
Bring a light jacket as temperatures are cool year-round.
Use the designated viewing area for the best photographs.
Combine your visit with St. Clair's Falls and a tea estate tour.
Drive carefully as the mountain roads can be misty.

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