Asupini Ella
| Asupini Ella | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kegalle, Mawanella, Sri Lanka |
| Type | Horsetail |
| Total height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Watercourse | Maha Oya |
Asupini Ella, also sometimes referred to as Ahupini Ella (Sinhala: අසුපිනි ඇල්ල/අහුපිනි ඇල්ල), is a waterfall which is located at Ganga Ihala Koralaya, Rakshawa in Aranayaka, Kegalle of Sabaragamuwa Province. It's formed by Maha Oya (Ma Oya) and 134-kilometre (83 mi) long river that originates in Dolosbage in the central highlands and flows into the sea near Kochchikade. At Asupini Ella, the river descends from a height of about 100 feet (30 m). It is considered as one of the tourist destination sites in Sri Lanka.
Although Asupini Ella is regarded as a picturesque waterfall, it has gained a reputation for being dangerous. Approximately 15 deaths have been recorded in recent decades, mostly due to drowning or accidents around the falls. A rock pool at the base of the cascade, known locally as Mini Kandawala (මිනීකඳවල), is linked to popular beliefs and folklore as a site where lives have been lost.