Aberdeen Falls
| Aberdeen Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ginigathena, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 06°56′54″N 80°30′07″E / 6.94833°N 80.50194°E |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 98 m (322 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Total width | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Watercourse | Kehelgamu Oya |
Aberdeen Falls (sinhala: ඇබර්ඩීන් දිය ඇල්ල) is a 98 m (322 ft) 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. The waterfall is ranked as the 18th highest on the Island.
The naturally formed rock formations at the base of the waterfall allow visitors to walk behind the curtain of water. This makes it one of the few waterfalls in Sri Lanka that can be viewed from the inside. The waterfall is characterized by its two-tiered cascade. The water descends over two distinct and closely spaced vertical drops. The upper tier is more gradual, while the lower tier has a more pronounced drop where the water plunges into a pool at the base of the waterfall. A large plunge pool is located at the base of the waterfall.