Hidden deep in North Bali’s jungle is Sekumpul Waterfall, often called the “King of Waterfalls.” Getting there feels like a journey into a secret world: a path winding past rice fields, across bamboo bridges, and down narrow shaded steps.
When you first see Sekumpul, it takes your breath away. Seven streams of water tumble down steep cliffs, their roar echoing across the valley. Mist rises from below, cool on your face, while the jungle hums around you.
The best time to come is in the dry season, when the paths are steadier and the water runs clear and strong. On the way, you’ll pass villages where children wave and farmers pause to greet you. It feels like stepping into a part of Bali that time holds gently.
At the foot of the waterfall, the world is reduced to water and sound. Some people brave the icy pool, laughing as spray soaks their clothes. Others simply sit, letting the thunder of the falls take over, their thoughts dissolving into the rhythm of nature.
Sekumpul isn’t just a waterfall. It’s a reminder that Bali’s beauty is not only in its beaches or temples, but in the raw, untamed heart of its jungles.
