Lovers Leap — Attraction in Eastern Province

💔 Lovers' Leap – A Scenic Viewpoint with a Legendary Tale Lovers' Leap in Trincomalee is a breathtaking cliffside viewpoint located near the famous Koneswaram Temple. Overlooking the deep blue Indian Ocean, this spot is not only stunning but also steeped in romantic legend.

🗻 The Legend According to local folklore, this is where a young woman leapt to her death after her lover was taken away by the sea. The story adds a poetic and emotional touch to the already dramatic scenery. The spot now serves as a symbol of eternal love and heartbreak.

🌊 Panoramic Views From the top, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the coastline, the ocean, and even passing ships. It's especially beautiful during sunrise and sunset, offering fantastic photo opportunities.

🕉️ Temple Nearby Lovers' Leap is located just beside the ancient Koneswaram Temple, so visitors can easily combine both spots in one trip. The whole area feels spiritually and emotionally powerful.

📸 Travel Tips

Entry is free and part of the Koneswaram complex

Ideal for photographers and couples

Be careful around the cliff edge – it’s very steep

Great place for reflection, nature, and local history

📍 Location: Fort Frederick, Trincomalee 🕒 Best Time: Morning or late afternoon for best light 💡 Highlight: Ocean views, history, and emotional atmosphere

🌟 Final Thoughts Whether you come for the views or the touching legend, Lovers’ Leap is a spot that leaves a lasting impression. It’s a must-visit when you're in...

The touching story behind Lover’s Leap is not a legend. It is a true story attested by an inscription on a pillar on Swami Rock.

Francina van Reed was the daughter of a gentleman of rank in the civil service of Holland. She was engaged to a young Dutch officer. He broke off the engagement, and his period of foreign service over, he embarked for Holland.

The forsaken girl watched the vessel from the promontory of Swami Rock, and when the ship taking away the faithless man passed the precipice she flung herself from the rock into the sea – a sheer drop of 400 feet.

A pillar set up on the promontory records the date of the tragedy – 1687 April 24. When Sir Emerson Tennent, Secretary of the Colony saw it in the late 1840s or early 1850s, the inscription which recalled the fate of Francina Van Reed was “nearly...

Actually I did not go to this place, I saw it when I was at the Hindu temple, just in front of it. I'm gemeral: nice place. Nice views and beautiful surroundings. A nice Hindu temple worth it to visit (20 ruppes the entrance that you pay when you go out). Calm place as well. We went in midday time and the floor was burning (you enter with no shoes), so just saying-but is not the end hahaha As well, there are different stores on the way where you can treat yourself good with some juices, sweets, snacks or items. Some pictures from some juice on the way to the temple and in the temple. Dutch Bay...