Joanna James
Nestled high away in the misty central highlands of Sri Lanka, the scenic town of Nuwara Eliya has a whole host of breathtaking waterfalls for you to explore. Get out and about; unleash your inner explorer on an exciting adventure to explore some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the hill station.
Standing at a height of 109 metres, Ramboda Falls is the 11th-highest waterfall in Sri Lanka and 729th highest waterfall in the world. It is a popular "nature and adventure" stop for many travellers visiting Nuwara Eliya from the city of Kandy. The falls is set in the small town of Pussellawa, just 2 kilometres upwards from the Kandy - Nuwara Eliya main road. Getting to the waterfall involves only a rather short mild trek, affording almost everyone to lay their eyes on the beautiful falls.
Arguably the most popular waterfall in all of Nuwara Eliya, Lover's Leap is a stunning waterfall, cascading down from the highest mountain in Sri Lanka, the serene Pidurutalagala Mountain. Behind the falls' appealing name, "Lover's Leap" is an interesting but tragic story, where two forbidden lovers have plunged to their deaths to ensure eternal love. The 30-metre-high waterfall is incredibly gorgeous and definitely an unmissable experience on your trip to the town of Nuwara Eliya.
St Clair's Falls is one of the most alluring waterfalls not just in Nuwara Eliya but in the whole of the island nation, so much so it is often referred to as the "Little Niagara of Sri Lanka". Nestled amidst montane grasslands and sprawling emerald, green tea fields, the breathtaking setting of the falls has made it one of the most photographed waterfalls in Sri Lanka, and definitely is a sight that needs to be experienced by every traveller to Nuwara Eliya.
Standing at a height of 97 metres, the three-tiered waterfall of Devon Falls is the 19th highest waterfall in the island nation of Sri Lanka. The striking white curtain of water and the lush greenery astride the falls have earned the waterfalls the appealing little moniker, the "Veil of the Valley". It is a popular stop for travellers heading to the city of Nuwara Eliya on the A7 highway, as the falls can be easily seen from the side of the road.
At only 20 metres in height, Baker's Falls might not be as impressive in height as many other waterfalls in Nuwara Eliya, but with oodles of nature and beauty on offer, it is, without a doubt, one of the most gorgeous places to see in Nuwara Eliya. Treat your eyes to the breathtaking wonder of nature and retreat to one of the finest hotels and resorts in the city such as Araliya Green City.
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