The Thudugala Ella waterfall is located in Thudugala village in Dodangoda. Out of around 382 recorded waterfalls in Sri Lanka, the rank of this is 268th. The fall, which has become a famous bathing place, is situated in an estate once owned by a British and his wrecked country house can still be seen there. There is also a natural stream pool surrounded by "Ketala" plants and fern. In the nearby forest reserve, there are many beautiful migratory birds and local birds, e.g. "pale bellied flower pecker", the smallest bird in the country. Another fascination here is that a tunnel runs under the waterfall and comes out on top at one side of it. The route to the waterfall starts from Katukurunda Junction off the Galle Road; 5 miles (8.0 km) from there on Matugama Road to Thudugala junction and from there 8 miles (12.9 km) to the waterfall