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A sodality of falls cascading in several necklaces. The milieu of the fall comprising Pigmy Jungle is enshrouded in mist and darkness; aptly speaking its name 'Kalupahana' is Black Lantern. A lizard species, Dumbara Katussa, is found here. In addition, a snail belonging to 'Moluska' species is also found. Naturalized plants include different varieties of orchids provide more pleasure to the visitors. Spice varieties viz Ensal/Cloves and Nutmeg were introduced in 1940's. These days the consociation covers an extent of 4550 hectares, which is 1/3 of the Nuckles Forest. This area supplies about 45% of the islands spice output. However, as an outcome of this, about 600 hectares of jungle had been cleared resulting in adverse impact on the rain cycle. The depletion of the water table and threat of drying up of confined aquifers looms large. There is an outcry to spare this area from the cultivation of the spice nutmeg. To get
the Water Falls there are two routes. One is from Matale - Pannvila via
Bambarella come to Ratnagiriya. From there, trek for 8km through the
Dumbara Jungles and the Water Falls could be seen to the right. The other
is coming to Illukumbura, 35 km from Matale and via Pitawala, Attanwala
& Walpolamulla it is possible to reach the fall. The 7km track is
through difficult terrain. This is ideal for eco-tourism and serves
to enhance the knowledge of eco-tourists. On the way, one can also view
the Dumbara Dooli Falls.
For more details please contact :
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Council On Waterfalls (LCWF), PO BOX 26, 434/3 Sri
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