Waterfalls

Nungnung falls is one of the closest waterfalls from Denpasar. Incidentally, in Indonesia waterfall is “air terjun”- you need to know this as english is not spoken everywhere in Bali, especially in the village. Nungnung waterfall is located in Nungnung village in the Plaga district, a hill station east of Denpasar. The waterfall is not particulary famous, even amongst the Balinese. Several facilities such as a parking area, changing room, toilet, stairs and handrail are available on site.

There are about 500 stairs down the step canyon before you reach the bridge to the other side of the canyon. Then a slippery muddy trail leads to the grand Nungnung waterfall, the water of which is believed to cure rheumatism. The waterfall is 100 metres high and massive amount of water crashes down with incredible power splashing its coolnes all over the canyon and watering the green vegetation that surrounds. The local people say that when it is drizzling you can see the rainbow end at the bottom of the falls.

Far in the north about two hours drive from Denpasar, in Buleleng regency, there are many cascading waterfalls. Munduk waterfall, which is 15 metres high, is nestled amidst a coffe plantation. The water here contains sulfur so it is good for the skin. Just 1 km north of the munduk waterfall lies an even bigger one. Some call it as air terjun Munduk 2, while others call it air terjun Melanting. The sounds of pounding water falling from 20 metres can be heard from far away, mixing nicely with the chirping birds.

One of the famous waterfall is the Buleleng regency is Gitgit waterfall, located in Gitgit village. on entiring the village, the first waterfall you come is Gitgit twin waterfall on the left, The walks from this waterfall is a long downhill trek. The Gitgit waterfall is not so far from the twin waterfall, from the parking area take a 500 metres scenic walk. Along the way you can find some of the island’s common plants such as cacao, coffee, clove and nutmeg. With paddy field on your left and green canyon on your right you walk to the waterfall is invigorating. The sound of the waterfall you can heard from 200 metres away and after a few more steps you can see the huge cascades of gushing water descending from 45 metres and hitting the water and the big stones below.

Higher than Gitgit waterfal and more adventurous journey leading to it, is Colek Pamor waterfalls are not famous with the tourist as they are tucked right in the midst of the jungle. There is no concrete path to reach this waterfall but a muddy narrow path which is usually used by the local as their route to their farms. cacao plantation, snake fruit trees and bamboos grow all along the way. before you reach the waterfall you will first arrive at the top of Gitgit waterfall. follow the river and slowly walk over the simple bamboo bridge and trek a bit uphill. Eventually you will find a broken shack with a sign reading “ Colek Pamor Waterfall” The waterfall is 50 metres high and the waters come from around cave. The guard told me that the cave is natural underground water way which carries water water from the river Buleleng to Gitgit.