- “Little Niagara of Sri Lanka”: St. Clair’s Falls is widely known as the “Little Niagara” because it is one of the widest waterfalls in Sri Lanka, offering a magnificent and broad cascade of water.
- Visible from Road and Rail: Travelers can easily see the falls from the Hatton-Talawakele Highway and even from passing trains on the Kandy-Badulla railway line, providing convenient viewing opportunities.
- Runs Through a Tea Estate: The waterfall flows through the scenic St. Clair Tea Estate, which also gives the falls its name, creating a picturesque setting amidst lush tea plantations.
- Comprises Two Falls: St. Clair’s actually consists of two distinct waterfalls, “Maha Ella” (the Greater Fall) and “Kuda Ella” (the Lesser Fall), cascading over separate rock outcrops into a large pool.
- Affected by Hydropower Project: Unfortunately, the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Project has significantly reduced the water flow, despite government efforts to maintain a daily release of water.
