An enchanting waterfall in Nuwara Eliya, Lovers Leap is a single stream of water gracefully falling down a rock amidst a serene emerald landscape. According to local folklore, a tragic love story is believed to be the source of the waterfall’s name.
Located about 7 km from Nuwara Eliya, a scenic drive from town offers breathtaking views of the beautiful landscape as you approach the waterfall.
The waterfall’s name is a local legend, and the most popular one seems to be that a prince who was hunting in the area and got lost was rescued by a local village girl, and they fell madly in love with each other. This love affair was contrary to the social norms of the time and was not allowed to continue. It is said that the couple jumped down this waterfall hand in hand to reunite in the afterlife. To this day, locals avoid the waterfall at nightfall, saying tragic lovers haunt it.
To reach Lovers Leap, you’ll journey through the Pedro tea factory along a dirt road to the tea manager’s bungalow. Follow the signs and arrive at a rock face and a Shiva shrine. Just beyond the shrine, you’ll find the cascading waterfall.
It is best viewed during the rainy season when the rivers and springs feeding the waterfall become full; during the dry season, the waterfall is less voluminous. Most couples will combine a tea factory tour and plantation visit at Pedro Factory with a visit to this enchanting waterfall.
Hawa Eliya, Nuwara Eliya (Near Pedro Estate)
Opening Hours: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tickets: Free Entrance
Note: Combine the Lovers Leap Waterfall with a visit to the Pedro Estate Tour