TUKAD CEPUNG WATERFALL

Tukad Cepung Waterfall is one of the most famous waterfalls in Bali island, this waterfall surrounded by cliffs that are circular in shape. But you should be cautious. Yes, the river above the waterfall can suddenly overflow with tablets. If so, you can not go to this spot because it is very dangerous. We recommend that you ask in advance whether the river flow waterfall is being overflowed or not.

How to Get to Tukad Cepung Waterfall

Tukad Cepung Waterfall is located in the eastern part of Bali in Jalan Tembuku, Dusun Penida Kelod, Tembuku, Bangli Regency. It’s about 1 hour 13 min from Denpasar City or 1 hour 26 min from Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport. You can reach the Tukad Cepung Waterfall easily from any place in the south, west, north and the center of Bali and enjoy a ride there which is almost as beautiful as the waterfall itself. However if you come from Ubud it shouldn't take more than 50 minutes by car or motorbike. And 1,5 to 2 hours drive from south Bali to either Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak area.

Best Time to Visit Tukad Cepung Waterfall

Since the water gets accumulated within the cliffs, it gets really deep during the rainy seasons. For that reason, it is not recommended to visit Tukad Cepung Waterfall during monsoons. But during other seasons, you can stand and observe the water neatly flowing down and making a narrow stream inside the cliff. This place is comparatively cooler and offers an immense sense of peace and tranquillity. The best time to visit the Tukad Cepung Waterfall is in the afternoon when the sun is right over the cave. When the light pierces into the wall of the cave, you will see the reflection of the light through the wall.

What to Expect at Tukad Cepung Waterfall

The beauty of this waterfall has its own uniqueness that looks like water that falls from the sky because the sunlight coming from above the waterfall illuminates the water. Located 30 kilometres north-west of Ubud, you will witness a rare view of a waterfall that should not be missed. Though there are plenty of waterfalls worth visiting in Bali, Tukad Cepung Waterfall is one of its kind. If you are coming from Denpasar, you can reach Dusun Penida Kelod in Bangli by car or motorbike in about two hours.

Local buses leaving from Denpasar can also drop you at Bangli and then you can trek your way to Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The walk from the car park is around 10 minutes down and 15 minutes up through the villagers farm, irrigation canal and also stairs. After arriving at the entrance you walk down what seems like hundreds of steps to a small river. After wading (ankle deep) through and into a cave you come to the first stunning opening. You will find some of the visitors standing under the waterfall and having a good time splashing water. Since the place is well-maintained, you should expect to see a clean and hygienic surrounding area.

Try to live in the moment by relaxing near the waterfall, listening to the water flowing and gazing at the amazing rainbow of colours created by the sunlight. There is a quote, Many quiet rivers start from noisy waterfalls, but none of them jumps and does not foam up to the sea. It is often a sign of great peace of mind, and hidden forces. You will feel every inch of this saying once you see or rather absorb the beauty of Tukad Cepung Waterfall. After several hours of being one with nature, on your way back home, you can make a few stops around the area. Tukad Cepung Waterfall is close to Pura Dalem Penida Kelod.

Tukad Cepung Waterfall History

The history of the tukad cepung is that at first it was used by local residents as a place of cleansing or in Balinese terms known as melukat, while the melukat process is a process for purifying oneself and the soul from negative energy and negative things that can damage the mind and body. body, while the melukat process is a ritual process for Hindus in Bali whose purpose is to cleanse the body and soul spiritually.

The tukad cepung waterfall was opened to the public in 2017, and tourists came here and uploaded the photos produced by the charm of this cepung waterfall on the internet, and finally many tourists were very curious to visit this place and finally this tukad cepung waterfall became very interesting. famous among photo lovers to upload to Instagram, and also nature lovers, especially waterfalls, where this waterfall presents a charm that is so enchantingly beautiful.

Tukad Cepung Waterfall Entrance Ticket

Adult : IDR 15,000
Children : IDR 7,500
Opening Hours : 07.00 AM - 06.00 PM