| Rawan Ella | |
|---|---|
 Rawan Ella | |
| Location | Uduhawara, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°57′34″N80°51′16″E / 6.95944°N 80.85444°E Coordinates: 6°57′34″N80°51′16″E / 6.95944°N 80.85444°E |
Rawan Ella is a waterfall in the village of Uduhawara, in Badulla District, [1] Sri Lanka.
The falls are located approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Welimada. Rawan Ella falls has relation to Ravana stories. [2] This waterfall is not to be confused with the Ravana Falls in Ella.
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