Sri Lanka · Central Province
Aberdeen Falls
Aberdeen Falls is a 98 m high waterfall on the Kehelgamu Oya near Ginigathena, in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. Kehelgamu Oya is a major tributary of the Kelani River.
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Aberdeen Falls drops 98 metres (322 ft) on the Kelani River. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Central Province, Sri Lanka. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a tiered waterfall, a series of distinct drops, one below the other.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
Getting there
- Base town Central Province, Sri Lanka
- Country Sri Lanka
- Region Central Province, South Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Aberdeen Falls
Sri Lanka
Height98 mWidth—
Most similar
Shivanasamudra Falls
India
Height98 mWidth305 m
Also a tiered waterfall, of similar height and in India
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 10.0× taller than Aberdeen Falls. It is about the same height as Victoria Falls (108 m). We don't have a reliable crest width for Aberdeen Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
6.95, 80.5
Quick answers
Where is Aberdeen Falls?
Aberdeen Falls is in Sri Lanka (Central Province). The nearest base is Central Province, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.9500, 80.5000.
How tall is Aberdeen Falls?
Aberdeen Falls drops 98 metres (322 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Kelani River.
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen Falls?
Peak flow is August to November. Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
What can you do at Aberdeen Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Aberdeen Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Aberdeen Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Aberdeen Falls?
The usual base is Central Province, Sri Lanka. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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