Beautiful Waterfall Madakaripura, Bromo

Madakaripura Waterfall located in the tourist area of ​​Mount Bromo. Location is not far from the sea of ​​sand Bromo, only about 45 minutes to the Probolinggo (north). His name is Madakaripura waterfall. According to locals the name is taken from a story in antiquity, is said Patih Gajah Mada spend the end with a meditation on this tejun water. The story is supported by the statue of Gajah Mada in the parking area.

To achieve this resort is not too difficult. Visits should be done if we are going to Bromo from Probolinggo direction because the direction of travel or while in Bromo and conducted the morning. Location can be reached by private vehicle or rental car. If we come from the direction of Probolinggo Sukapura Arriving in the village we turn right., We will pass a road paved with treats its sights on either side of this part of the high mountains which refresh the eye. Less so after about five miles to travel, we will meet the entrance waterfall Madakaripura tourist areas are characterized by large parking area and a statue of Gajah Mada. Here, many local residents who volunteered to be a 'guide' who will accompany her to tell the history of these attractions until we return to the parking lot.

Next we had to walk about 15 minutes, through a path made of gravel so that the cement will not be slippery when wet. When this walk we were also treated to beautiful scenery and cool, right next to us there is a rocky stream, we are flanked on either side of the high cliffs with lush trees and its accompaniment of chirping birds and beetles derikan. Sometimes in some parts of the road, blocked by fallen trees or no trace of an avalanche, however this road is relatively flat and can be lived with ease, if exhausted some places along the road that sits down to rest.

On arriving at the location of the waterfall we will meet with small shops, post guards and toilet (can change), there are also rental umbrellas if we do not want to get too wet. The waterfall is originated from the water flowing from the cliffs stretching and forming a curtain, so that we can walk underneath an umbrella ria. In the end, we will see a circular room with a diameter of about 25 meters.

Standing in the room of this nature we will feel as at the bottom of a tube, where there is a waterfall with a height of about 200 meters, with an abundance of water falling from above by the swift and turned into a soft cotton in greenish pond. Water that fell in the pool raises the rhythmic sound, sometimes it creates sound louder because the water that falls more rapidly. Uniqueness and coolness of this waterfall makes us feel at home for a long stare.

For you fan of photography, this location can be the object of endless, ranging from the entrance to the arrival of a waterfall as the atmosphere in the tube.

Some people in both the hotel and Probolinggo in which we ask our travel agent about this waterfall claimed to have never been there. This is probably because it forms the waterfalls that if landslides or flooding, then we are at the bottom of the tube will be trapped. So are in the 'tube' is a feeling we will mingle between the natural beauty of this awe and anxiety. Seeing this condition is expected to occur if a landslide or flood, area attractions will be closed for this Madakaripura visitors.

Satisfied after the water main and the cold, we can enjoy a hot drink at the cafe nears the waterfall before walking back toward the parking lot. In general, this place has managed quite well, can be reached by smooth asphalt roads, paths are convenient, public facilities such as bathrooms, a mosque and a park. But the lack of information about this place and no security guarantees resulted in very few people know and want to visit this tourist area. With enough promotion, visitors will be able to add to the list Bromo tourist destination.
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