Amazing Mystical in Madakaripura Waterfall

 

This is the second trip for me to Madakaripura Waterfall. For those who don't know the story in the first edition, please directly click here Probolinggo: Lost World in Madakaripura Waterfall

Madakaripura Waterfall located in Sapih Village, Lombang District, and it is not far from Bromo area. Madakaripura Waterfall is a sacred visiting area comprising lines of waterfalls where its center reaches a height of 200 meters from the bottom. This waterfall has related historic with a great Prime Ministry, Gajah Mada, who strongly struggled to unify the whole territory of the nation under span of control of Majapahit, and said as “the last residence for Gajah Mada”.

 

This spectacular waterfall lies hidden at the end of a deep valley in the foothills of the Tengger range. The water has cascades from the dense forest above. The primary attraction is its natural environment that is encircled by 7 waterfalls and caves.

 

Trekking start from here

Crossing rivers and a rocky path

 
To reach this, visitors must trek about 30 minutes-45 minutes, set amongst beautiful sceneries along the way, before reaching the entrance. Here a statue of Majapahit‘s great Prime Ministry, Gajah Mada in the seated position of deep meditation greets visitors before they continue further on foot.
 

Holding on to the rocks

 

Believed to be the final meditation place of military Prime Ministry, Gajah Mada of the great Javanese kingdom of Majapahit in East Java, the towering waterfall is fondly dubbed the eternal waterfall, since its waters never cease to pour down an endless rain of blessings on those fortunate enough to walk underneath it.
 

An atmosphere of natural grandeur radiates around as the waterfall comes into view. As the rumbling sounds of water grows louder, a spellbinding feature of water curtains cover the path, that will not only please the eyes but also freshen body and soul. Here, nature gracefully pours her endless refreshing gifts, making getting wet quite inevitable. While it may be best to be ready with raincoats or umbrellas, stalls along the trekking path will offer umbrella rentals and plastic bags to protect valuables, such as cameras.
 

     

 

The path ends in a surreal tube like valley where the staggering 200 meters gallant waterfall highlights the scene. Decorated with a cave on the wall which was believed to be the exact location where Gajah Mada performed his last meditation, Madakaripura Waterfall is even dubbed as the tallest waterfall in Java and the second tallest waterfall in Indonesia after Sigura-gura Waterfall near Lake Toba, North Sumatra.
 

The water look so fresh, try it

Enjoy the fresh water from the top wall

 

Surrounded by outstandingly high walls, the fall flows down into an almost mystical natural chamber. Inside the 200 meters “chamber”, the reflected sunlight shining through onto the wet green moss on the rocky wall accompanied by the ever rumbling sounds of water creates a spectacle unlikely found elsewhere. Decorated with huge boulders, endlessly falling water, and sparkling moss, one only needs to gaze up to the distant sky and immerse oneself in the spellbinding beauty of nature. While the fascinating scene can be captured on camera, the true sensation of being in one of the most outstanding places on earth can only be felt by being there.
 

Mystical natural chamber

 

I'm here! (again) :p

 
As a place that is historically significant, culturally sacred, and naturally spellbinding, Madakaripura Waterfall is simply a must, when you visit East Java.
 

 

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