Originating from the Badulu oya, Dunhinda falls stands 63 meters in height enhancing the beauty and allure of the Badulla area. A unique creation of nature, dunhinda falls and it’s surrounding have been used by ancient kings and chieftains as a hideout to strengthen their defences during times of war. according to legend, in the rock pool at the bottom of the falls, there lives a fish that wears a gold earring. Because of the force with which it cascades, this waterfall cloaks its surroundings in “Dun” which means thick mist and it is from this that it derives its bame. With the misty spray and various birdcalls from its surroundings, the sight of dunhinda falls, when viewed from its “lookout point”, is a breathtaking experience.
