Located in Probolinggo Regency, East Java,Madakaripura Waterfall has an undeniable natural charm. Not only does it offer natural beauty, Madakaripura Waterfall also has storynomic tourism potential that deserves to be developed.
That said, Madakaripura Waterfall became the place where Patih Gadjah Mada meditated for the last time, before moksha. This myth refers to the choice of the name Madakaripura which is taken from three related words.
Mada is a fragment of Gadjah Mada, Kari which means relics, and Pura means prayer or meditation.Based on this story, local people believe that Madakaripura Waterfall is an eternal waterfall. The reason is, so far Madakaripura Waterfall has never experienced a drought.
The charm of Madakaripura Waterfall
Although to go to Madakaripura Waterfall, tourists must first trek, but the charm it offers is well worth the struggle.Fatigue will pay off when Parekraf Friends arrive at this waterfall.
One of the attractions of Madakaripura Waterfall is the cliff height of about 200 meters.
This height at the same time crowns Madakaripura as the highest waterfall on the island of Java and one of the highest waterfalls in Indonesia.
How to get to Madakaripura Waterfall
To get to the Madakaripura Waterfall location, you can rely on public transportation or private vehicles.From Probolinggo City, Parekraf Friends must drive towards Branggah Hamlet, Negororejo Village,Lumbang District.
This location is approximately 37 km from the center of Probolinggo City.
Arriving at the entrance to Madakaripura Waterfall, both using private vehicles and public transportation, tourists still have to do trekking to get to the point where the waterfall is located. This trip takes approximately 20 minutes from the entrance.
The best time to visit Madakaripura Waterfall is at the end of the rainy season, which is between May and June. It is also better to visit in the morning,as the weather is most likely sunny.