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Can you swim in the waterfalls near Nuwara Eliya.

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Liam B.250 rep1

Are the pools at Ramboda or Lovers Leap safe to take a dip in.

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Swimming directly beneath massive waterfalls like Ramboda is universally highly discouraged and incredibly dangerous due to intense hidden undercurrents and slippery rocks. However there are shallow calm rock pools located significantly downstream from the main cascades where locals frequently bathe safely.

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Nuwan D.35350 rep1

At Lovers Leap swimming is entirely forbidden because that specific waterfall directly supplies the main drinking water for the entire Nuwara Eliya town. You must absolutely respect the signs and simply admire it from the viewing platform.

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