Fines for drinking alcohol at Ravana falls near Ella

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Sophia M.5940 rep2
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We bought some beers to drink at the lower pools of Ravana Falls in Ella. A local told us the police will fine us. Is this heavily enforced.

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Sophia M.5940 rep2

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Yes, it is heavily enforced. Ravana Falls is located directly on a major highway, and there is a permanent police post right next to the bridge. Public consumption of alcohol is illegal in Sri Lanka, and they strictly crack down on it at waterfalls to prevent drownings and broken glass. You will be fined and your beers confiscated.

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Amali D.5980 rep1

We saw a group of tourists get escorted away by the police for passing around a bottle of Arrack there.

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Oliver B.6015 rep2

Just drink at the cafes on the Ella strip. It is much safer anyway.

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Suresh K.6710 rep1

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