Sri Lanka · Central Province
Baker's Falls
Baker's Falls is a famous waterfall in Horton Plains National Park in the Nuwara Eliya District of Sri Lanka. Approximately 20 metres high, the waterfall is formed by the Belihul Oya, a major tributary of the Walawe River.
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Baker's Falls drops 20 metres (66 ft) on the Walawe River, inside Horton Plains National Park. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Sri Lanka. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a plunge waterfall, water leaves the rock entirely and falls free through the air.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
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 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
Baker's Falls
Sri Lanka
Height20 mWidth—
Most similar
Otodome Falls
Japan
Height25 mWidth5 m
Also a plunge waterfall, of similar height and in Japan
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 49× taller than Baker's Falls. Victoria Falls is 5.4× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Baker's Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
6.79222, 80.78944
Quick answers
Where is Baker's Falls?
Baker's Falls is in Sri Lanka (Central Province), inside Horton Plains National Park. The nearest base is Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 6.7922, 80.7894.
How tall is Baker's Falls?
Baker's Falls drops 20 metres (66 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Walawe River.
When is the best time to visit Baker's 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 Baker's Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. 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 Baker's Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Baker's 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 Baker's Falls?
The usual base is Sri Lanka. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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