Monday, June 17, 2024

Sekumpul Waterfall, 7 Waterfalls in one area

Sekumpul waterfall is located in Sekumpul Village, Sawan District, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia. This tourist location is around 85 km from Ngurah Rai airport.

The uniqueness of Sekumpul Waterfall is that there are seven waterfalls here. Therefore, local residents gave it the name Sekumpul, which means a group of waterfalls. Local residents call it Pematatan Waterfall or Seven Points Waterfall as it is called by foreign tourists. The height of the three main waterfalls is about 100 meters. Behind it you can see another waterfall which is still in the Sekumpul area

Sekumpul Waterfall is very special because its location is hidden and extra effort is needed to reach the location of this tourist attraction. To get to Sekumpul waterfall, you have to travel up many slippery stairs and have to cross a river to see the waterfall up close.
To be able to see the waterfall more closely, you must have fit stamina. From the main road, to get to the location to see Sekumpul waterfall, you still have to go down several stairs, with a winding footpath route, approximately 350 steps.
Apart from the number of steps, the slope of the stairs in several places is also very steep. On the way to the waterfall location, you can see several traditional houses surrounded by towering rambutan and durian trees. After walking for a few minutes, you will see views of terraced rice fields and green hills as well as views of the waterfall from a distance.
After traveling down the stairs for 30 minutes, you can finally see the Sekumpul waterfall. To get to the waterfall pool you have to cross a river where the water level is approximately as high as an adult's thigh.
The entrance ticket for the adult visitor category is IDR 20,000, while children (aged 5-10 years) are charged IDR 10,000. To make things easier, this location has been marked on Google Maps

















the hidden beauty of Watu Karung Beach

Watu Karung Beach is located in Watu Karung Village, Pringkuku District, Ketro, Pacitan Regency, East Java Province. Indonesia. This beach takes hours if departing from Pacitan City.
This beach has a charming charm, with waves that can reach a height of 4 meters so it is suitable as a place for surfing. But don't be afraid, even though it has high waves, the waves will not reach the shoreline. So visitors can play in the water without having to worry about being swept away by the waves that hit the shoreline.
In addition to the waves, this beach also offers beautiful coral rocks, so this beach is often called the Raja Ampat of Pacitan. This beach is also adjacent to Kasap Beach which has a photo spot on a beautiful coral rock. Behind all that beauty, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the sunset from the top of the reef. Because the location of the beach not only faces south, but also slightly slanted to the west. So, the sunset that is obtained can be very pampering to the eyes of those who see it.

This beach provides various facilities including a prayer room, toilets, parking area, and places to eat on the beach. In addition, for tourists who want to stay overnight, there is no need to bother bringing camping equipment because this beach provides many accommodations. This beach also provides gazebos scattered along the shoreline, so tourists can enjoy the beauty of the beach from various different angles.

In addition, there are times when this beach recedes and allows visitors to see the coral rocks up close. But tourists must also be careful when looking at the coral rocks, don't go too far into the middle so that when the water comes back up, we can immediately get closer to the shoreline.

The latest data until June 2023, the entrance ticket price for Watu Karung Beach ranges from IDR 5,000 to IDR 10,000. Watu Karung Beach is open 24 hours. So we can visit this beach at any time. To make it easier to find the location of this beach, it has been marked on Google Maps