Nuwara Eliya Waterfalls – To Sweep You Off Your Feet

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Nuwara Eliya is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country and while there are plenty of waterfalls, so here are the top 6 you should definitely go see them.

1. Ravana Ella

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A-wiki-guest-user, Ravana Falls (Ella), CC BY-SA 4.0

Ravana Falls is of mythical origins. The name is taken from the Ramayana. It is 25 meters tall. It is closer to Ella than Nuwara Eliya. It is beautiful too.

2. Lover’s Leap

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DaemonX, Lover’s leap, CC BY-SA 4.0

Lover’s Leap tells the tragic story of two lovers who leapt to their death from the top. Finding out the various versions of this story is one of the fun things to do in Nuwara Eliya.

3. Glen Falls

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Glen Falls is located within walking distance from the city and is set in the middle of a small forest making the entire experience extremely magical.

4. Devon Falls

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Devon Falls is an absolute spectacle from afar and even more magical up-close. Named after the coffee planter Devon. The waterfall descends from 97 meters and a glorious rocky terrain.

5. Bakers Falls

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Pravana Wijayawardana, Bakers falls, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bakers Falls was named after the explorer Samuel Baker. It is a very risky waterfall to navigate, but it beautiful to check out from far away.

6. St. Clair’s Falls

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Astronomyinertia, St. Clair's Falls, CC BY-SA 3.0

St. Clairs is set right in the middle of rolling tea estates, looking like a picture-perfect postcard.