Bali is one of the most diverse and beautiful islands in Indonesia, without a doubt, one of the best places to go waterfall exploring. Visiting these majestic waterfalls brings the opportunity to view some of the most spectacular sights on earth. Meanwhile, others will allow you to pass their watery curtain into the secret cave-world behind. The following waterfalls are timeless favorites of both locals and tourists. However, many of them require a hike through the forest area, so make sure to wear appropriate footwear. Here are 5 stunning waterfalls that are well worth the effort to travel there.
1. Kanto Lampo Waterfall
Kanto Lampo Waterfall has a natural charm admired by many visitors. If most of the waterfalls are in the hills, forests, and mountains in the highlands. Kanto Lampo Waterfall is actually located in the lowlands in Banjar Kelod Kangin, Beng Village, Gianyar District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. This waterfall can be reached within 30 kilometers of travel from
Denpasar. Or is about 1 kilometer north of the City Park in the Regency of Gianyar. The water which is the source of the Kanto Lampo Waterfall is the source water from the ground. And also water from the irrigation channel. Irrigation water is used to irrigate Subak located downstream. After a long time, there are some channels that are blocked and eventually overflow. This overflow from irrigation water forms the flow of Kanto Lampo Waterfall until now. This Waterfall is a sanctified place or Beji for Climbing Toya Ning or looking for holy water from the village. For the ceremonial activities of Dewa Yadnya or Pitra Yadnya. There are also some temples who are saved. Local residents use water that comes from Kanto Lampo Waterfall as drinking water. Before fetching water, residents must make offerings in advance. The water that flows from above is very clear and fresh so it is suitable for bathing. While splashing water, visitors can also take cool photos with the background of a cascading waterfall.
2. Tukad Cepung Waterfall
Tukad Cepung Waterfall is located at Tembuku Village, Bangli Regency. It still remains the best virgin waterfall in Bali and still not under commercial tourist spots. The waterfalls take about 10 minutes walk and descending about 80 vertical meters down a series of steep stairs. These involve about 170 steps down and can be treacherous during the rainy season. But it is a very nice walk with the sound of running water everywhere. The waterfall is at the end of a small box canyon with slightly overhanging walls, hence giving the impression that it is in a cave. While the open sky right from where the waterfall emerges gives you the most enchanting view you have ever seen.
The sunlight falls on the glistering waterfall creating a rainbow. You will feel the rainbow is flowing right up to you. The small “lake” at the base of the waterfall is shallow enough to walk through but too shallow to “swim” in. If you do plan or visiting this site, please follow some tips here. Be prepared for challenging photography conditions. A constant mist of water will hit you and your camera, the closer you are to the waterfall. Put on your bathing suit before you hike down since there is nowhere to change and have a dip in the refreshing water. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Come early as it is very crowded during peak hours and it is really hard to get a perfect landscape photo when there is a lot of tourists.
3. Sekumpul Waterfall
Sekumpul Waterfall is truly a hidden gem of a place to visit. If you want to see the most beautiful waterfalls in Bali that are still natural. As the name implies, Sekumpul waterfalls consist of a collection of waterfalls, with a total of seven waterfalls. Therefore, Sekumpul waterfall is named by foreigners with another name seven-point waterfall. While the local people of Sekumpul called by the name of the loading waterfall. Sekumpul Waterfalls is located in Sekumpul Village, Sawan District, Buleleng Regency. This tourist location is about 85 Km from Ngurah Rai airport. Tourists can choose to come here via Denpasar - Singaraja which takes 2 hours 36 minutes. Or 74 km from Denpasar - Singaraja takes 2 hours 10 minutes. Or 80 km from Kuta Denpasar – Singaraja for 2 hours 26 minutes. And 21 Km from the city of Buleleng via Raya Keloncing street only takes around 40 minutes. You still have to walk up and down footpaths along the 300 meters and cross the river. This river has a depth reaching the thighs of adults. Of course, fatigue will pay off after seeing the beauty of the Sekumpul waterfalls before your eyes. From a height of about 100 meters from the top of the mountains. The water flowed profusely and the pounding was very hypnotizing to play underwater.
4. Tibumana Waterfall
Tibumana Waterfall is an absolute pleasure, easy access with beautifully walkways, thick forest vegetation, and delightful waterfall. It is located in Banjar Bangun Lemah Kawan, Apuan Village, Susut District, Bangli, Bali. For the atmosphere is still very beautiful, nature is still cool and green. Tibumana Waterfall is a twin waterfall with 2 adjacent water streams. But when the river water above it is small, there is only one large stream that drops into a waterfall. Under the waterfall, there is a pool of water that is not too deep. So it is very comfortable if used for swimming or bathing. The manager has also prepared tires that can be used as buoys. Spot here is very good to be photographed. The background of the waterfall or standing on a fallen tree trunk makes the photo you take more beautiful.
This tourist attraction has a uniqueness that is very different from other waterfalls. People also call it twin waterfalls. That's because there are two waterfalls that flow side by side. If you see the flow of the water is indeed similar. So it's just right this waterfall is called a twin waterfall. But sometimes one of the waterfalls stops flowing. Sometimes the other one is swift, while the other is not so swift. The waterfall discharge is erratic and will be even heavier during the rainy season. Around the Tibumana Waterfall, you can see many green trees that flourish and stick to the cliff walls. And behind the waterfall, there is also a cave. Goa, which is behind the waterfall, is believed by residents as a shortcut to Goa Raja Besakih Temple.
But all that is limited to belief. No one dared to enter the cave. The cave is very dark and narrow, the color of the water looks dark blue. It indicates that the hole under the waterfall is very deep. Because of this, you are not allowed to bathe carelessly here. Besides this place is also believed to be a place of noetic sanctuary. Out of respect for that belief, now visitors are not allowed to shower anymore. Twin waterfalls as high as 20 meters. To get to the tourist sites, you can use two-wheeled or four-wheeled motorized vehicles. If from Kuta, it takes about 1.5 hours or if from Denpasar it takes 60 minutes.
5. Leke – Leke Waterfall
This waterfall may be small but it is mighty when it comes to scenic beauty and relaxing tranquility. Located in Atapan, Baturiti, the calm rushing waters of the falls into the pool below are perfect for a place to cool off from the hustle. It takes 1-hour drive from Canggu or central of
Ubud. This waterfall is a lesser-known place for tourists as well as privacy just adds to its serenity. Leke – Leke Waterfall will make you feel like you stepped out of the island and into a tropical paradise. With the stunning falls set in the middle of rock with lush green trees, it offers a serene cool down on a hot summer day.
This waterfall is also featured by a small stall and Instagrammable spots such as giant swing and birds nest. To reach the falls you will need around 15 minutes down to the jungle. Along the way, you will also pass a small river by bamboo bridge.
