Calling all nature lovers to lover’s leap water fall, Sri Lanka!

Now, as you would have heard it – the chilly little town of Nuwaraeliya offers a great deal of natural spectacles to locals and foreigners alike. It’s one of those chilliest towns where walking out in the morning would have you covered in mist, and your bones clattering in cold. While the little chilly town is an attraction of its own, it certainly does have many curiosities that lie just within a few kilometres from the city centre. The waterfall supplies water to the nearby areas. Interestingly, during the colonial times, water from the fall was used for brewing at a beer factory situated at the current Nuwaraeliya hospital premises.

Lover’s leap is situated in the east border of Pidurangala forest reserve. It’s within 2 kilometres of Nuwaraealiya, and is the closest waterfall to the Nuwareliya town. The waterfall is about 30 metres in height and gets very bombastic during the rainy season.

And ofcourse as the name suggest, the waterfall is intertwined in a story about – you guessed it right! – a couple who jumped to their death. Once upon a time, a royal prince went for hunting in the jungle. On the way, he met an Eliya girl. He fell in love with her. But the Eliya king and queen against and opposed the marriage. Eventually, the prince and the girl decided to suicide by jumping off from the water fall. Since then the water fall became famous for Lover’s leap waterfall. Perhaps it will be a bit hard to climb the top, but well worth the Eliya looking scenery from the top. The climb is recommended for beginners in hiking. But make sure not to jump over slippery rocks and stones. Even the lake Gregory can be seen from the Lover’s leap fall.

If you are taking public transport – here’s how you can get there.

You can either take the scenic ella train which leaves you at Nanu Oya, just a few kilometres from Nuwaraeliya, then a ride from there will take you to Nuwaraeliya. Then a bus to Boralanda, on the Udupussalawa road.

This is a waterfall and hence everything wet and slippery! Make sure you’ve got yourself covered, walking barefoot is the best way to avoid falls or slips that could turn into some nasty accidents. Leeches are aplenty, but proper gear would avoid them. A light snack is always a welcoming treat to be enjoyed by the side of the waterfall.

Pictures can be clicked, but don’t take unnecessary risks in doing so!

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