Lover’s Leap Waterfall in Nuwara Eliya

History Of Lover’s Leap Waterfall

There is a legend behind the Lover’s Leap falls. It is believed that once a royal prince fell in love with a beautiful local girl. But the king and the queen of Eliya didn’t allow them to marry. And both of them committed suicide here by jumping from the waterfall.

And, thus the place gets the name of Lover’s Leap Waterfall. Lover’s Leap in Sri Lanka is very famous for its romantic folklore.

Hike To Lover’s Leap Waterfall

One can have an amazing hiking experience when visiting this waterfall. The distance between the waterfall and the main road is less than 1.5 km. You can walk up to the waterfall and be mesmerized by the beautiful shimmering waterfall. And if you are a curious traveler, then you can also climb up to the top. There is a path that goes sideways to top of the waterfall. As you reach the top, you will witness the best scenes and stunning views.

Attractions near Lover’s Leap Waterfall

Here we have listed two attractions near Lover’s Leap Waterfall that you must visit after exploring this stunning waterfall.

1. Glen Falls: Located on Unique View Road in Nuwara Eliya, it is a seasonal fall in Sri Lanka. The waterfall can be witnessed from a distance. What makes this fall more beautiful is its location. It is submerged between greenery and tea plantations. Do visit this waterfall if you are visiting Nuwara Eliya in rainy season.

2. Shanthipura View Point: It is basically a city viewing point. Get lost in the beauty of Nuwara Eliya as you witness the beautiful place from Shanthipura View Point. One can also trek and reach the place. Have an amazing view of the hills around and don’t forget to get yourself clicked here.