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Nungnung Waterfall

Jalan Nungnung, Pelaga, Bali

Description

Nungnung waterfall is one of Bali's most spectacular waterfalls. It is nearly 50m high and located in a forested area roughly in the centre of the island. The water throughput is at its strongest during the rainy season. Getting to the bottom of the waterfall involves descending nearly 500 steps - which needs to be ascended on the way back. The out-and-back alone should take about 50mins (not including time spent at the waterfall).

Access & Transport

Entrance to the waterfall is just off Jl Raya Pura Pucak Mangu, about 35km northwest of Ubud and 45-50km north of Denpasar to Kuta area. The trail includes a mix of dirt, concrete path and plenty of stairs.

Instructions & Recommendations

It is best to wear shoes with a rubber sole for grip as it can be quite wet, and don't forget to carry some drinking water. This attraction can easily be combined with Lake Beratan & Ulun Danu Temple (22km / 40mins away)

Meta review

This waterfall isn't well known, and some travellers find it a little hard to find and not necessarily worth the long drive and flights of stairs. Most visitors, however, find it quite spectacular (although not as much as Sekumpul for instance) and are extremely positive about their experience, including a swim in the cool water for some.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Socially / community neutral

Conclusion

Nungnung waterfall is certainly impressive and travellers with their own wheels or driver on an island road trip can safely add it to their roster. That being said, given there are many other more easily accessible waterfalls and spectacular natural features in Bali, we would not recommend making a significant detour for it, especially if pressed for time.

Key positive

Visually impressive and not crowded

Key negative

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Not recommended for families with children under 8yrs old and not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility because of the numerous stairs.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 16:00

Tuesday09:00 - 16:00

Wednesday09:00 - 16:00

Thursday09:00 - 16:00

Friday09:00 - 16:00

Saturday09:00 - 16:00

Sunday09:00 - 16:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
IDR 20,000
Adult
12 - 64
IDR 20,000
Child
3 - 11
IDR 0
Infant
0 - 2
IDR 0
It is unclear what the age threshold and price for children are

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