Golumale disappearing River.

 Golumale disappearing River.

Golumale is a remarkably unique geological formation located within Nuwara Eliya District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on a tributary of Uma Oya, it consists of a series of rock pools on the riverbed created by millions of years of erosion. When at the correct water level, you could witness the river disappears swirling into a circular pit, then reappears from another, and goes back to a third pool. Furthermore, there are numerous natural rock carvings and ravines of different shapes and sizes.

To see the rock pools, one must cross the river which serves as the boundary of the Victoria-Randenigala-Rantambe Sanctuary. Unless the water level is really low, this could be a very challenging and daring experience. In addition, you are treading on "elephant's backyard"! Therefore, it is very important that you seek assistance from villagers to avoid any surprises. According to folklore, a treasure has been hidden within a close by cave.