St Clairs Falls and Devon Falls

waterfalls in Sri Lanka. Located just a short drive west of the city center, these twin waterfalls

provide a dramatic look at how the island's rugged mountain terrain interacts with its

sprawling agricultural landscapes.

St. Clair's Falls, affectionately known as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka," is one of the widest

waterfalls on the island. It consists of two distinct segments: the "Greater Fall," which plunges

80 meters down a series of rock ledges, and the "Lesser Fall," which drops an additional 50

meters immediately below. The waterfall flows through a lush valley covered in the green tea

bushes of the St. Clair Tea Estate, creating a stunning contrast between the white water and

the green hills.

Just a few kilometers down the road sits Devon Falls, named after a pioneer English tea

planter named Devon whose estate bordered the drop. This elegant waterfall drops 97 meters

(318 feet) down a sheer cliff face, narrowing gracefully as it plunges into a deep rocky chasm

below. The highway features a purpose-built viewing platform and a cozy tea castle restaurant

where travelers can stop, drink a warm cup of Ceylon tea, and enjoy a panoramic view of both

waterfalls cascading through the tea-covered mountains.