Madakaripura Waterfall near Mount Bromo

by Yahya Tour Guide · Published September 4, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2023

Madakaripura Waterfall near Mount Bromo

Madakaripura Waterfall near Mount Bromo is one of the most popular waterfalls in Indonesia, located in Bromo area in Lumbang District, Probolinggo Regency, East Java Province. The distance from Probolinggo City to Madakaripura waterfall is approximately 37 kilometers with a travel time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

After enjoy Mount Bromo tour package, most tourists still drop off to the Madakaripura waterfall. Madakaripura falls has an extraordinary attraction. Even it is also dub the eternal falls.

The local people in Bromo Tengger National Park called the Madakaripura as an eternal falls, because the water flows from the high slopes always abundant and never decreases even during the dry season. Likewise with the condition of water which is always clear and fresh.

The route to enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall tour near Bromo mountain

Actually the route to enjoy the Madakaripura falls have similar route from Surabaya, because from Mt Bromo only need 30 minutes to get this place, If You begin the Madakaripura Waterfall tour from Probolinggo, the tour duration from is 1 hour, and from Surabaya or Malang is 3 hours using vehicle toward the parking area. If feel little bit confused about the route, You can ask the local people or using the google map.

After You get the Waterfall around Bromo mountain, continue taking the motorbike to the second parking lot at, and start trekking for 30 minutes with the local ranger. The trail route will be next the river side flow from small path. The river is in a hilly valley. Along the way, green cliffs on either side of river always faithfully accompany your tour.

History of Madakaripura Waterfall around Mt Bromo

According the history, Madakaripura waterfall around Bromo mountain had become the meditation place of Patih Gajah Mada as the Majapahit Kingdom. This falls believed to be the rest and hermitage of the duke. Until now, the surrounding community of Lumbang village still holds the belief in the legend.

Apart from being known for being Gadjah Mada’s hermitage, This waterfall also holds the title as the highest falls in Java with a height of about 200 meters. Not only the highest in Java, The Falls currently it is also become the second highest falls in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the Waterfall near Mount Bromo still known as the highest waterfall in Java Island Indonesia until today, and the second Ponot falls located in the North Sumatra with a height of about 250 meters. and Tumpak Sewu Waterfall Lumajang.

During the rainy season, There are several small falls around the Mada appear to flow between the cliffs. Such a panorama seems to make you feel tired all the way. The mountainous atmosphere in this area also so cool that it does not drain energy.

Related tour package to enjoy Madakaripura Waterfall and Mount Bromo :

Madakaripura Waterfall tour package near Bromo mountain

Madakaripura Waterfall near Mount Bromo is possible spended for 1 day tour. If You only have 1 day duration, You can begin your tour at 23.00 PM. because from Surabaya or Malang only 3 hours by car.

The peculiarity of Madakaripura falls is the shape of the cliffs near it which resembles a niche, making visitors feel as if they are in a bottle. In addition, the splash of water falling not only one number but almost evenly in all parts of the cliff similar like little rain. For those of you who want to enjoy the Waterfall tour package near Mount Bromo, you should wear a raincoat if you don’t want your clothes to get wet.

Madakaripura Waterfall near Mount Bromo