Galpoththawa Falls is 06m high and in rainy season the entire rock ledge is shrouded in mist from the spray. During Sri Pada pilgrimage season, devotees come to bathe in the shallow pool at its base. The water eventually flows into the Kalu Ganga River.
Take the road from Ratnapura to Siripadagama, passing Sri Palabadda village. Take the road towards Sri Pada Mountain for 3km to the village of Udapavanella. There is a shop at the edge of a tea estate, both of which are owned by Mr Siripala – go through this estate to reach the fall.