Waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya -Cascading Beauties

A wonderful gift from Mother Nature the Lover's Leap waterfall is 30m high and streams down from the highest mountain in Sri Lanka the Pidurutalagala. There is a famous legend behind the name of the falls, it is said that a prince who lived in the area had met a beautiful girl in the village nearby and fallen deeply in love with her. The two lovers who have become inseparable did not get the king's approval for their affair. Out of distress the two lovers have leapt from the waterfall and committed suicide and thus the name 'lover's leap' was given to the waterfall. Even though Nuwara Eliya is a highly touristic city in Sri Lanka, people do not go there looking for luxury hotels. Finding a Nuwara Eliya Bungalow will be the best option if you are travelling in a group. The Scottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow provides an exceptional service and a welcoming smile topped with a range of amenities for its visitors so you may want to try the place out.

Glen Falls is 10 meters high and stands as the second highest waterfall in Nuwara Eliya. The water originates from the Single Tree Mountain and is located close the main city area. Glen falls once carried a massive volume of water however through illegal clearing and destruction the waterfall is in clear view only during heavy rains now.

Situated just outside Nuwara Eliya in the town of Welimada, Ravana Falls is a voluptuous stream of water providing a continuous source of life to the villagers. Cascading gracefully yet ferociously, this waterfall provides the necessary water for the cultivation of vegetables and fruits, which is where the village folk earn their living. According to folklore a copper pot filled with gold sits buried right under the waterfall and on certain days the pot surfaces. However, this pot was not recovered by anyone. Apart from the beauty of the waterfall, visitors will also enjoy the atmosphere around it. You find plenty of roadside stalls around the area selling boiled corn, pickled fruits, black tea with jaggery as well as some knick-knacks you can take back as souvenirs.

When you travel on the Hatton – Nuwara Eliya Road it is impossible not to see the Devon Falls. The best view of the falls is from Dimbula where there is a car park to stop and admire the waterfall. Devon Falls drops 97 meters and is named after Devon, a pioneer coffee planter in Sri Lanka. This is a famous place to take a rest during a long journey and you find a famous tea centre right opposite the stopover to refresh yourself with a hot cup of Ceylon tea.