Overview
Devon Falls is a magnificent single-drop waterfall of approximately 97 metres — one of the tallest in Sri Lanka — located in the tea estate landscape near Talawakele, not far from St. Clair’s Falls. Named after Devon Estate where it originates, the falls drop from a high cliff in a single clean column of white water into a rocky gorge below, framed on either side by the vivid green of the surrounding tea bushes and highland forest. The main road viewpoint offers an excellent unobstructed view of the complete falls from across the valley, and the visual drama of such a tall single drop through the middle of a working tea estate landscape is exceptional. The combination of Devon Falls and the adjacent St. Clair’s Falls — just a short drive apart — creates one of the finest waterfall excursions in Sri Lanka, accessible from either the Kandy or Nuwara Eliya side of the Highlands.
Highlights
- One of Sri Lanka’s tallest single-drop waterfalls at ~97 metres
- Set within the working Devon Estate tea plantation
- Clear road viewpoint with unobstructed view of the full cascade
- Vivid tea bush foreground framing the white water column
- Most impressive from the main road viewpoint across the valley
- Easily combined with St. Clair’s Falls (10 min drive)
- The surrounding Talawakele tea landscape is extraordinarily scenic
- Moderate access — suitable for all fitness levels
Best Time to Visit
June–September for peak flow. November–March for accessible viewpoints and moderate cascade.
Activities
- Waterfall photography from road viewpoints
- Tea estate landscape photography
- Combined waterfall excursion with St. Clair’s Falls
- Scenic Highland driving
Suitable For
Photographers, waterfall enthusiasts, families, all visitors to the Central Highlands
Nearby Attractions
- St. Clair’s Falls (10 min drive)
- Hatton (30 min drive)
- Adam’s Peak (45 min drive)
- Ramboda Falls (30 min drive)
- Nuwara Eliya (40 min drive)
Travel Tips
- The main road viewpoint is accessible with no hiking required
- Photograph in morning light for the best illumination of the falls face
- The Devon Estate road allows closer access — ask at the estate entry
- Combine with St. Clair’s Falls for an unmissable waterfall pair
- The road from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya via Talawakele is a scenic Highland driving route
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