Eli Hatha Falls in Uda Maliboda

Hidden Beauty of 7 Waterfalls – Eli Hatha

Another wonderful creation of nature, located in the Samanalakanda Forest (Sri padaya ) Reserve is “Eli Hatha / 07 Falls “. which is not very popular among normal travelers. Here water comes from the top of a mountain making Eli Hatha” seven water falls. This is really an excellent location. which is too amazing to believe and you can see more than fifteen big and small waterfalls in one place like nowhere in Sri Lanka. Also the forest around Eli Hatha is a safe roof for lots of rare animals and plant species. So if you want to catch two birds from one stone, Eli Hatha is a good choice.

Route

Colombo -> Avissawella ->Deraniyagala ->Uda Maliboda ->Eli Hatha
Returned via same route

Deraniyagala, Eli Hatha, Peak wilderness, Udamaliboda

Trekking at Glance

Hiking Spot: 07 Falls ( Eli Hatha Falls ) in Uda Maliboda
Height: 100M / Kegalle
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Things to wear: Hiking boots with a good grip, warm clothing
Things to take: Water bottle, energy bars, bug repellent
Not advised for children and not recommended taking kids along.
Due to heavy Wind on the high and the lack of protective fences in most places, have to be careful when observing.
Most of the times the weather is normal and it’s dangerous to hike if it is the rainy season.

Hiking 07 Falls is totally a two days hike. Hence, we’d like to bring all necessities. Not only food and camping items, things to urge shielded from wild animals and snakes are must for this journey. Uda Maliboda isn’t a really big town. So, it’s knowing get all the items from Daraniyagala or before that. Don’t get overloaded. Get only must take things. during this journey we don’t got to bother to require water. Water coming from these sources are very pure and clean. we will even drink them.

Actually, this is not a fun trip. Hiking inside the thickest a part of the jungle for 2 days may be a very serious and dangerous one. After first three waterfalls there’s no proper route. we’ve to form the route and go. Although there’s a little path up to the third waterfall those routes get disappeared soon thanks to rapid plant growth. It is advisable to get a help from a local who is well aware about this area Maliboda.

Tips, Notes and Special Remark

Don’t bring any kind of liquor to the forest.
Bring plastic and polythene bags back with you.
Enjoy, but protect the beauty.
Beware of snakes and wild animals.
Don’t go up along the falls in the rainy season.
As it takes 12 hours to reach to the summit, start the hike as early as possible.
You can find a local guide from the village if you want.
This is not a safe destination for women and children.
Last bus from Deraniyagla to Uda Maliboda is at 5.00 p.m
Useful Contact ( Mr. Shanthasiri-0729930915 ) He’ll arrange Guides, Accommodation, food depending on your needs