Lover’s Leap Waterfalls

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Lover's Leap Waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, is a picturesque and historically significant natural attraction. Lover's Leap Waterfalls is a short distance around 3Km from Nuwara Eliya town. The waterfall is approximately 30 meters high and is known for offering breathtaking views of the surrounding tea plantations.

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The waterfall originates from Pidurutalagala Mountain, the highest mountain in Sri Lanka.

Access: To reach Lover's Leap Waterfall from Nuwara Eliya, you can travel along the Peradeniya-Badulla-Chenkaladi Highway and the Nuwara Eliya-Udapussellawa Road.

Romantic Folklore: "Lover's Leap" suggests a romantic and tragic story associated with the waterfall. According to local legend, the falls are tied to a love story in which lovers leapt to their deaths from the waterfall cliff. One version of the tale tells of a royal prince who became lost in the jungle while hunting and was rescued by a young woman from a nearby village. They fell in love during their journey back to safety. However, due to the difference in their social statuses, the prince's parents strongly opposed their marriage. In despair, the young couple decided to jump hand in hand from the top of the waterfall, choosing to be united in death and find everlasting love that way.

Haunting Beliefs: The tragic nature of the lovers' story has led to the belief that their spirits still haunt the area. Some locals avoid entering the forest around the waterfall at night, believing in the presence of the ghosts of the ill-fated lovers.

Lover's Leap Waterfalls is not only a place of natural beauty but also a site of cultural significance due to the enduring romantic legend associated with it. Visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the waterfall and the surrounding tea plantations while pondering the story of the lovers who chose to be together, even in death.