Hidden Gem of Ubud - Pengibul Waterfall
A row of beautiful waterfall tourist attractions can be found in Bali. One of them is Pengibul Waterfall tour in Bangli Regency. Moreover, this newest nature tourism in Bangli has become a new prima donna and visited by many nature-loving tourists.
Access to Pengibul waterfall, it takes about 15 minutes on foot, when you arrive at the location, you can see two terraced waterfalls welcoming you, the peaceful, beautiful and calm atmosphere becomes a special treat to make your mind and body fresh again
The uniqueness of Pengibul Waterfall is that this waterfall is multilevel. The waterfall at the top level has a height of about 15 meters. To be able to go up to the top, you can pass the rocks around the waterfall. But you have to be careful because it is slippery and there is no other road access.
The waterfall above, the running water forms a pool of water that can be used for bathing or swimming. This pool overflows also flows into the waterfall below which is very close to the top waterfall. So that 2 waterfalls are created that have a unique and stratified impression.
The water flow in Pengibul Waterfall is not that big. Even to get to the center of the waterfall, you have to pass through the river below. Because it is not that deep, you can freely cross the river or jump slightly over the rocks if you don’t want to get wet from the river water.
The river which is fed by water from this natural waterfall tour is called Tukad Yeh Empel. So that there are also those who call Pengibul Waterfall as Yeh Empel Waterfall.
This waterfall tour is still very natural, with many green trees. The fresh and cool air makes you feel at home for long to play with water. Many visitors take photos to capture the moment at this tourist spot. Many also soak or swim in the fresh water from the splash of a waterfall. However, do not forget to bring a change of clothes if you intend to swim and feel the freshness of the splash of water in this natural landscape.
His name is not yet popular with tourists, so there are no adequate tourism facilities. Even the road to get to the location is still a step from the ground. So that tourists who come must be extra careful when walking on the ground because it is slippery.
When to Visit - Pengibul Waterfall
You could visit this waterfall anytime throughout the year but depending on what you’re looking for here are some advice.
If you would like to see clear water, you could come during the dry season which is usually around April – October. Usually during the rainy seasons, the water could get abit muddy and sometimes when the rain comes, this tourist area must be closed temporarily because it is extremely dangerous. Given the road that is traversed is still a very slippery ground when the rain comes however, Pengibul Waterfall tours can be used as a reference for interesting tourist objects that can be visited while in Bali.
Located in Apuan Village, Susut District, Bangli Regency, the location of Pengibul Waterfall is not only a tourist location but also a location for religious ceremonies. Melasti ceremonies or Hindu prayers are often performed here. The location is easy to find because on the side of the road there is already a large location marker that reads “Pengibul and Tibumana Waterfall Tourism Object”.
Pengibul Waterfall is exactly 1 kilometer before Tibumana Waterfall. This waterfall tour is open every day from 09.00 – 18.00 WITA with an entrance ticket of IDR 5,000 which includes the vehicle parking fee. Cheap, right?
Preferably come during the weekdays because it might get super crowded during the weekends!
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