Major city · Sri Lanka
Beragala
Spend 1–2 days in Beragala for waterfalls and nature trails; longer if you want multiple hikes.
Beragala sits at the edge of the Uva hills, about 175 km (3½ h drive) from Colombo. Its main draw are Sri Lanka's highest waterfall, Bambarakanda, and several forest trails. A short stay covers the key sights; extra days let you explore nearby tea estates and villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LKR
- Best months
- Jan–Apr, Jul–Sep
- avoid May–Jun (higher rain, limited waterfall flow)
- Airport
- CMB
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 5
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Sri Lanka ↗Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation only on the official government ETA site; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules and fees change.
- Sri Lanka ↗At temples cover shoulders and knees, take off shoes and hats, and never pose with your back to a Buddha statue; Buddha images on clothes or tattoos cause offence.
- Sri Lanka ↗Carry Sri Lankan rupees in small notes; tuk-tuks, buses and small shops are cash-only, and ATMs are fewer outside the cities.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Beragala119 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beragala, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?LKR in small notes for tuk-tuks, buses, tea and entry tickets.Sri Lanka-wide
- SIM or eSIMDialog, Mobitel (SLT-Mobitel) and Hutch sell tourist SIMs at the airport; passport required.Sri Lanka-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Sri Lanka-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Nothing extra if 10% service is on the bill; otherwise 10%.Sri Lanka-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Sri Lanka-wide
- SafetyBeragala is generally safe for tourists; remote trails have limited mobile coverage, so travel in groups and inform your lodge of plans.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants, with a hose; squat toilets in bus stations.Sri Lanka-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 1990 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPoya (full moon) days close bars and liquor shops and stop meat sales; many sites close on the day of a Perahera procession…Sri Lanka-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCMB Bandaranaike International Airport (≈ 175 km (109 mi), 3½ h drive to Beragala).CMB Bandaranaike International Airport (≈ 109 mi (175 km), 3½ h drive to Beragala).
- Getting aroundHire a taxi or take a bus from Colombo to Beragala (≈ 3½ h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)Rs 150–200
- Budget bedResort room (double), a night, per roomLKR 4,000
- Mid-range bedResort room (double), a night, per roomLKR 5,500
- High-end bedResort room (double), a night, per roomLKR 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LKR 2,500 · Mid LKR 4,000 · High LKR 6,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CMB Bandaranaike International Airport (≈ 175 km (109 mi), 3½ h drive to Beragala)CMB Bandaranaike International Airport (≈ 109 mi (175 km), 3½ h drive to Beragala)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Jan–Apr, Jul–Sep. Avoid: May–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beragala: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a taxi or take a bus from Colombo to Beragala (≈ 3½ h). Within town use tuk‑tuk or walk to trailheads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nuwara Eliya
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Taxi or bus, about 2 h
Tea‑plantation town with cooler climate.
Bandarawela
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Nearby market town, good for supplies.
Haputale
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Scenic village, start point for several trails.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cambridge Villa Resort
Tea‑estate setting, 20 deluxe rooms, Rs 4,000 per room (European plan). Breakfast Rs 250.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 4,000–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort room (double)1 × 1 night × LKR 5,500 | LKR 5,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LKR 4,000 | LKR 8,000 |
| Taxi Colombo → Beragala (round‑trip)2 × LKR 3,500 · check | LKR 7,000 |
| Guided nature‑trail (half‑day)2 × LKR 1,200 · check | LKR 2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LKR 2,290 |
| Trip total≈ LKR 12,600 per person per day, bed included | LKR 25,190 |
Rs 4,000 per room, European plan; includes breakfast.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at resort restaurant | Rs 250–450 |
| Local tea (cup) | Rs 80–150 |
| Taxi (per km) | Rs 150–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bambarakanda Falls has low flow in dry months; check recent photos.
- Trail sections can be steep and remote; carry water and a map.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 1990
- Fire
- 110
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Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance1990
- Fire110
Embassy
US consulate in Colombo; other embassies in Colombo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colombo → Beragala, taxi: about Rs 3,500, 3½ h (check)
Say or show
- සමාවන්න — Excuse me / Sorry (samāvan)
- ස්තුතියි — Thank you (sthuthiyi)
- මෙය කීයද? — How much is this? (meya kiyada?)
- කාඩ්පතෙන් ගෙවිය හැදේද? — Can I pay by card? (kāḍpaten gewiya hædēda?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beragala. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Apr, Jul–Sep · avoid May–Jun (higher rain, limited waterfall flow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided nature‑trail package from Cambridge Villa Resort.
- Combine with a tea‑estate visit in Nuwara Eliya for a full‑day itinerary.
Sources
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