Madakaripura Waterfall

       Tourist area of Mount Bromo was storing a unique tourist sites and charming. Its location not far from the sea of sand Bromo, only about 45 minutes toward Probolinggo (north). His name is Madakaripura waterfall. According to locals this name is taken from a story in the days of old, reputedly Patih Gajah Mada spend rest of his life by meditating on this tejun water. This story is supported by the statues of Gajah Mada in the parking lot area.

     To reach this resort is not too difficult. Should visits be done if we are going to Bromo in Probolinggo direction because the direction of travel or while in Bromo and performed in the morning. The location can be reached by private vehicle or rental car (from Probolinggo hire Panther Rp 150.000, - pp driver, 12/2003). If we come from the direction of Probolinggo Arriving in the Village Sukapura then we turn right., We will pass the asphalt road to treat a view on either side of this part of the high mountains a refreshing eye. Less is more after about 5 miles to travel, we will meet the entrance waterfall tourist area Madakaripura marked with wide parking area and a statue of Gajah Mada. Here, many local residents who volunteered to be a 'guide' that will accompany her to tell the history of a tourist attraction until we return again to the parking lot.

       Next we had to walk about 15 minutes, through the trail is made of cement so that rocky will not be slippery when wet. At this walk we are also treated to beautiful scenery and cool, right next to us there are rocky river flow, we are flanked on either side of high cliffs with dense trees along with the accompaniment of singing birds and beetles derikan. Sometimes in some parts of the road, blocked by fallen trees or a former landslide, though this road is relatively flat and can be lived with ease, if exhausted there are several places along the road that could be used to sit down to rest. When I arrived at the location of the waterfall we will meet with small shops, post guards, and toilet (can change), there are also rental umbrella if we do not want to get too soaked. The waterfall originates from water that flows from the cliff elongate and form a curtain, so that we can walk under it umbrella ria. In the end, we will meet with a diameter circular room about 25 meters.

       Standing in the room of this nature will feel as though we were at the bottom of a tube, where there is a waterfall with a height of 200 meters, with the overflow of water falling from above with the swift and turned into a soft cotton to greenish pond. Water that falls on this pond causing the rhythmic sound, sometimes it evokes the sound louder because the water that falls more heavily. The uniqueness and coolness of this waterfall makes us feel at home for long looking at it. For you fans of photography, this location could be the object of endless, ranging from the entrance of the arrival until the atmosphere is like a waterfall in the tube.

       Some people in Probolinggo, both in the hotel and in which we ask our travel agent about this waterfall claim to have never visited there. This is probably because of this waterfall which occurs when landslides or floods, then we are at the bottom of the tube will be trapped. So in a 'tube' is a feeling we will mingle among marvel at this natural beauty and anxiety. Seeing this condition if the forecasted landslide or flood, this Madakaripura tourist area will be closed to visitors. 

       After the main content and cold water, we can enjoy a hot drink at the stall near the waterfall before walking back to the parking lot. In general, this place has been managed well enough, can be achieved through the smooth asphalt roads, paths are comfortable, public facilities such as bathrooms, mosques and parking lots. But the lack of information about this place and the security guarantees that are not yet resulted in very few people know and want to visit this tourist area. With enough promotion, visitors will be able to add to a list Bromo tourist destination. Congratulations to enjoy it ......


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