Bomburu Ella
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Bomburu Ella, also known as Perawella Falls, is a waterfall
Waterfall
A waterfall is a place where flowing water rapidly drops in elevation as it flows over a steep region or a cliff.-Formation:Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens...

 at Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat
Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat
Uva-Paranagama Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Badulla District, of Uva Province, Sri Lanka.-References:*...

 of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...

. It is located near the border of Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya , meaning "city on the plain " or "city of light", is a town in the central highlands of Sri Lanka with a picturesque landscape and temperate climate. It is located at an altitude of 1,868 m and is considered to be the most important location for Tea production in Sri Lanka...

 and Badulla
Badulla
Badulla , is the capital of Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Badulla is located 60 km southeast of Kandy, almost encircled by the Badulu Oya River, about 680 metres above sea level and is surrounded by picturesque hills and mountains, most of which have tea plantations.-Geography:It is located on the...

 districts, approximately 15 km from Welimada
Welimada
-Administration:The Welimada city is now administered by the Welimada Divisional Council.Notable government institutions include:* Divisional Secretariat* Police Station* Government Hospital-Places of interest:*Divurumwela Old Temple*Sthripura Cave...

town. Bomburu Ella is the widest waterfall in Sri Lanka and consists of several small waterfalls grouped together. The source of the falls is a lake located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.
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