Situated in Badulla district at the Ella - Wellawaya road, this beautiful water fall lies visible from the main road itself and measures approximately 25 m (82 ft) in hight.

The falls have been named after the legendary hindu character Ravana, which is connected to the famous Indian epic, the Ramayana. According to legend, it is said that Ravana (who was the king of Sri Lanka at the time) had kidnapped princess Sita, and had hidden her in the caves behind this waterfall, now simply known as the Ravana Ella Cave. At the time, the cave was surrounded with thick forests in the midst of wilderness. It is also believed that Rama�s queen bathed in a pool that accumulated the water falling from this waterfall. The famous Ravana Ella Cave lies 1,370 m (4,490 ft) above sea level on the foundation of a cliff. The cave is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sri Lanka, located 11 km away from Bandarawela.