Topographically Sri Lanka can be divided in to three

Rivers of Srilanka

There are 103 rivers and most of them radiate from the central hills to different directions

The Main Rivers according to length are as follows

  • Mahaweli  – 335km
  • Malwathu oya – 166km
  • Kala oya – 155km
  • Kelani – 145km
  • Yan Oya – 142km

Waterfalls of Sri Lanka

In the central hills where the rocks are impermeable there are waterfalls and raging torrents or cascades.

There are 99 waterfalls which are over 10 meters

Ten are largest and range between 109 to 263 meters.

Popular waterfalls

  • Bambarakanda Waterfall – 263M
  • Diyaluma Waterfall – 220M
  • Ramboda Waterfall – 109M