PEESSA FALLS is so named as 'peessa', in old Sinhala, refers to a place where people assembled. It is said that it was here that King Dutugemunu assembled workmen to construct 'viharas and dagobas. The 5km Peessa canal irrigates about 20 hectares of land in the agricultural colony all year round. The starting point of the canal resembles a minor fall. There are also five turbines here supplying power to the surrounding area.

The nearest town is Passara in the Badulla District. Take the Passara - Bibile road and turn right at the 22nd mile post. Travel for 6km along the road running south. The fall is situated at the Peessa agri-colony. Alternatively, travel from Badulla to Passara, continuing to Lunugala and on to the Hoptain Estate. Turn right at the top here and 8km along the road to Peessa, the fall can be found.